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    Posted: 20 Apr 11 at 7:47am
Originally posted by Skiffman

Race training by Jim Saltonstall was one I use to read when I was a nipper 

Tactics by Mark Rushall is also really good



+1 Also The RYA Tactics book is good, and probably Winning in One Designs by Dave Perry
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Thanks for the suggestions

The RYA books are winging their way to me as I type

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Post Options Post Options   Quote RS400atC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Apr 11 at 12:56pm
Bryan Willis' book is good to have as a reference, even if it 's a bit daunting for beginners.
Well written and well illustrated.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Skiffman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 11 at 10:08pm
Race training by Jim Saltonstall was one I use to read when I was a nipper 

Tactics by Mark Rushall is also really good


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Post Options Post Options   Quote Mark Jardine Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 11 at 8:26pm

RYA Handy Guide to Racing Rules 2009-2012

RYA Start to Race

(as per winging it's post above)

Both good places to start.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote winging it Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 11 at 7:13pm
The RYA start racing book is a good starting point; it has the basics of everything, including the rules, so is a pretty good buy for a beginner.
the same, but different...

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Originally posted by GybeFunny

 
It sounds to me like you want a rules book if she got protested,


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Originally posted by Happilyover40

Hi

My daughter (13) has just started Topper racing and I am looking for an easy racing tactics book for her.  Someone protested her at the weekend and she wasn't sure of her rights

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Regards
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It sounds to me like you want a rules book if she got protested, I reccommend the Bryan Willis one.
Tactics books tend to cover which way to go up the beat, how to manage the fleet, how to get a good start, etc.
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What about the RYA start racing book
 
 
Not one I have read but I would have thought this was as good as anywhere to begin.
 
And then there is the Topper book
 
 


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Hi

My daughter (13) has just started Topper racing and I am looking for an easy racing tactics book for her.  Someone protested her at the weekend and she wasn't sure of her rights

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Regards
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