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Wind Companion for Racing Sailors (Spiral bound)
Loot Price: R194
Discovery Miles 1 940
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Wind Companion for Racing Sailors (Spiral bound)
Series: Practical Companions
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Loot Price R194
Discovery Miles 1 940
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Out of all the explanations for why a sailor has lost out on a
race, an unforeseen change in the wind and weather is by far one of
the most frequent. Whether a bad windshift; the non-occurrence of a
sea breeze; or being becalmed, the weather has a huge impact on
racing. However, it is not hard to turn these problems around. This
handy guide has all you need to work out the best way to use the
wind to your advantage and boost you up the fleet. The book covers
all the essentials for racing, from why gusts form and where to
find them, to the formation of the sea breeze (which is never quite
as simple as first appears!). Splash-proof and spiral bound, this
little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great
aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag, meaning
that you can always work out a detailed forecast for your specific
racing area, regardless of whether you are on home territory or on
completely new waters. Wind Companion also clearly and simply
develops a more advanced understanding of the wind, such as which
clouds indicate weather fronts and when they may occur. This will
also allow you to identify and adapt to changes on the water and
even during races, giving you a significant advantage over your
competition. Such adaptability will give you the opportunity to
beat even knowledgeable locals, as there will always be occasions
when the wind does something unexpected - but which can always be
explained by the wind-wise sailor. Written by two acclaimed
meteorologists, David Houghton and Fiona Campbell, who have advised
top sailing teams at all of the big regattas, from Olympics to the
America's Cup, you can't go far wrong! This book, based on their
best-selling Wind Strategy, is packed full of vital information and
clear diagrams to visualise the invisible and is a key resource for
anyone looking to advance their sailing knowledge and results.
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