The Tactics of Small Boat Racing
by Walker, Stuart H., M.D.; Little, Carol H.Edition: 00
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1991-12-17
Publisher(s): W. W. Norton & Company
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Summary
The author of "A Manual of Sail Trim" has designed a guide for the competitive racing dinghy sailor that explains the art of maneuvering. The object of the text is to provide instructions on keeping a dinghy in relation to its competitors so that it finishes the race in the lead.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | |||||
| I. General Principles---The Nature of Small-Boat Racing | |||||
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| II. Starting---The Maneuvering for Tactical Position | |||||
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| III. Beating---The Accomplishment of Strategic Advantage | |||||
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| IV. Reaching-The Acquisition of Maximum Speed | |||||
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| V. Running-The Search for Clear Air | |||||
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| VI. Finishing-The Resolution of the Contest | |||||
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| VII. Synthesis-The Organization of a Plan for Victory Synthesis | 321 | (6) | |||
| N.A.Y.R.U. Definitions | 327 | (2) | |||
| Glossary | 329 |
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