Laser Book

Informationen zum Autor Tim Davison has been Laser (Masters) European Champion and National Champion. He has raced successfully in Laser National! European and World Championships and has twice won the Moth Nationals. Klappentext Bursting with practical advice on rigging! launching and sailing in all conditions! this is the ultimate guide for all Laser sailors. Fully updated with colour photographs! The Laser Book helps the complete beginner to become a competent club racer within weeks of getting afloat! and possibly becoming a winner. The more experienced sailor will find the go-fast tips from champion racers invaluable.The Laser Book shows you how to:* Set up new control lines* Master the 4.7! Radial and Standard rig* Go fast - upward and downward* Avoid common mistakes* Outsmart the oppositionWhether you're a complete beginner or a club racer! The Laser Book is exactly the book you need to reach top gear. Zusammenfassung Bursting with practical advice on rigging! launching and sailing in all conditions! this is the ultimate guide for all Laser sailors. Fully updated with colour photographs! The Laser Book helps the complete beginner to become a competent club racer within weeks of getting afloat! and possibly becoming a winner. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Introduction.2 Setting up the boat.3 Rigging.4 Sailing theory.5 A first sail.6 Launching.7 Reaching.8 Beating.9 Tacking.10 Running.11 Gybing.12 The 720° turn.13 Capsizing.14 Landing.15 Looking after your laser.16 The radial rig.17 the 4.7 rig.18 Racing.19 The Laser Class Association.20 Postscript! acknowledgements and disclaimer.

Product details

• Authors: Timothy Davison
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.04.2009
• EAN: 9780470743348
• ISBN: 978-0-470-74334-8
• No. of pages: 128