Winning Isn't Luck: How to Succeed in Racing Dinghies and Yachts
by Stephanie Morgan 16 Jun 2016 14:40 BST
16 June 2016
By Fred Imhoff
Published 30 June, 2016
All dinghy and yacht racers want to drive through the fleet and cross the line first. In this groundbreaking book, international racer Fred Imhoff shows how to do just that. By means of on-the-water action shots and detailed commentary about a sailor's tactics, sail trim, helming, crew positioning and psychological attitude, Fred shares the secrets of competitive racing success.
Whether first-time club racer or international America's Cup hotshot, every sailor's goal is to constantly improve and stay one step ahead of the competition. Fred's logical, clinical analyses accompanied by fantastic action shots, including many from the 2012 Olympics, will be a godsend to budding and improving racers alike. From advice on mental preparation, honing your gear, working the weather and analysing the course, to briefing your crew, sussing out the other competitors and analysing your mistakes, this book is full of never-before-discussed gold dust that will be absolutely indispensable to all racers, whatever their age or level.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/winning-isnt-luck-9781472922465
About the author
Fred Imhoff is a successful Olympic racing sailor of international renown. He dominated the Flying Dutchman class for many years, winning European and world titles and has since competed in Dragon keelboats, Quarter-tonners, Half-tonners and the Admiral's Cup. He doesn't believe he was a better helmsman than his competitors - he just thought more about all the aspects that contributed to his success. He lives in the Netherlands.
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