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Performance sailing and racing: all you need to know to sail faster and smarter
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Publisher
International Marine/McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
c2012
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book
Preface
Chapter 1. Sails
Sails and Sail Shape
Draft
Sail Construction
Proper Mainsail Adjustment
Tensioning the Luff.
The Traveler
The Backstay
The Mainsheet
The Outhaul
How To "See" Sail Shape
Proper Jib Adjustment
Test Questions
Chapter 2. Boat Handling
Heeling
Tacking
Jibing
Light-Air Sailing
Heavy-Air Sailing
Winging the Jib
Test Questions
Chapter 3. Balance and Apparent Wind
Balance
Apparent Wind
Test Questions
Chapter 4. Spinnaker Work
When to Fly It
The Set
Spinnaker Trim
Halyard Ease
Light-Air Spinnaker Work
Jibing the Spinnaker
Reach-to-Reach Jibe
Running Jibe
End-for-End Jibe
Dip-Pole Jibe
Dousing the Spinnaker
Common Spinnaker Mistakes and Problems
Halyard Raising
Wraps
Losing the Guy and Sheet
Premature Filling
Losing the Halyard
Spinnaker Broaching
Rolling or Oscillating
Asymmetrical Spinnakers
Trimming Asymmetrical Spinnakers
Jibing Asymmetrical Spinnakers
Test Questions
Chapter 5. Polar Diagrams
Test Questions
Chapter 6. Basic Racing
The Start
Crew Duties during a Race
Collisions and Right-of-Way
Timing
Judging the Line
Sail Trim
Last-Minute Wind Shifts
Potential Tactical Problems
Over Early
Input Considerations for the Skipper
Wind Direction
Wind Type
Starting Tactics
Favored End
Running the Line
Current
Course to the Windward Mark
Where to Start
The Starting Approach
Special Starts
The Dip Start
The Delayed Start
The Port Tack Approach
Port Tack Starts
Light-Air Starts
Test Questions
Chapter 7. Racing Tactics
Clear Air
Covering
Breaking Cover
WindShifts
Laylines
Mark Roundings
The Finish
Racing Rules
Test Questions
Chapter 8. Other Racing Tips
Steering
Concentration Experiences
Preparation
Light-Air Sailing
Current
Safety
Test Questions
Chapter 9. Safety and Emergencies
Observing Weaknesses
Handling Emergencies
Shrouds
Backstay
Headstay
Spreaders
Rudder
Sinking
Squalls
Judging Intensity
Preparation
Dousing Sails
Anchoring
Heaving-to
Groundings
Distress Signals
Collisions
Night Collisions
Test Questions
Answers to Test Questions
Glossary
Index
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ISBN
9780071793469
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