The groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the
bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to
the America's Cup.
High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high
speed racing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed,
strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second
edition has been brought right up to date with new information, the
discoveries from new boat testing and new developments.
Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book
about sailing faster. During the past few decades there has been a
revolution in the way some boat designers and sailors have thought
about, designed, built and sailed their boats. This book is about the
new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing
techniques which have been developed to achieve them.
"It is the cheapest bit of go-faster gear you can buy..."--Robert Lloyd,
Island Sailing Club
"One of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing
faster, and without doubt, a must for every racing sailor"--Yachts and
Yachting