Sailing Dinghy

Dinghy Cruising. The doyenne of dinghy cruising here reveals all the wisdom and wrinkles she has learnt from decades of doing it. Choice of dinghy- stowage of gear- passage planning- eating afloat- anchoring- navigation- sleeping- trailing- singlehanding- running repairs - and more besides. A wealth of experience for the price of a modest lunch. PB. 192pp.

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Ben Ainslies Laser Campaign Manual (including CD-ROM). The Olympic Gold Medallist Ben Ainslie here explains how to win in this most competitive class. Beautifully illustrated with full colour photo sequences of Ainslie in action plus a CD with footage of him demonstrating every manoeuvre from starting- tackijng upwind to downwind technique. There are 170000 Lasers worldwide and this book will surely answer the needs of a lot of aspiring winners. Pb. 96pp plus CD ROM.

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Teach Dinghy Sailing. Takes the coach through coaching basics from the students point of view giving tips on how to help them understand new ideas. Includes both off the water and afloat instructions for every exercise. Suitable both for those running formal courses and for parents looking to teach their children. 144 pp

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The Topper Book. There are 45000 Topper dinghies and this is the only book on how to sail and race them. Colour photos and photo sequences show how to rig the boat (with either stern or centre mainsheet) sail and race it - to championship standard. The Topper is now one of the four RYA recognised Junior Pathway Classes with national and zone squads feeding into the RYA recognised youth classes. Its popularity is increasing in leaps and bounds.

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The Laser Book 4th edition. A highly successful book thats been around for 20 years - now completely updated. An essential handbook for Laser owners. Detailed photo-sequences take the beginner through all stages of rigging- launching and sailing this hugely popular dinghy. PB. 128pp.

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GP14 - Fifty Years on the Water. A look at the GP14 class from 1950 to the present day. The book details the events and the people who have shaped the class since Jack Holt designed the boat in 1949. In producing this book we have tried to do two things. To entertain you by recalling memories for those of you who knew the earlier days of the Class perhaps sailing GPs in the 50s or if you are a more recent member give you an idea of the background which has led this Class to such great strengths.

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Catamaran Book 3rd ed. A comprehensive guide to rigging- launching and sailing all types of trailerable catmaran. This new edition now covers gennakers/asymmetrics and twin-wire trapezing. PB. 128pp.

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The Winners Guide to Optimist Sailing. Complete instructional manual for the international optimist dinghy class. The International Optimist is the largest youth one-design sailing class in the world with 400000 boats registered in more than 95 countries. This is the most comprehensive guide to this popular boat ever written.

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Popular Sailing Dinghies. An up-to-date directory of 100 dinghies and family daysailers with vital dimensions and qualities plus photographs. Ideal if you are looking to buy a dinghy or replace the one you have. PB. 84pp.

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Complete Book of Laser Sailing. An updated edition of this classic book by the Canadian master - the Ben Ainslie of his time! This book is a excellent round-up of all the tricks and skills acquired over more than 20 years top-flight Laser sailing. PB. 224pp.

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The Mirror Book. How to sail and race a dinghy and how to get the best out of it. There are 70000 Mirror dinghies and this is the only book on how to sail and race them. Colour photos and photo sequences show how to rig the boat (with either stern or centre mainsheet- gaff or Bermudan rig) sail and race it. This is the only book you will ever need to sail your Mirror. Written by the National Mirror Coach and fully illustrated with step-by-step photography it teaches everything from the essentials of sailing theory and rigging through faster upwind and downwind sailing to racing tactics and how to outsmart the opposition. 174pp

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Dinghy & Smallcraft Review 2008. A 2008 and 2009 directory of dinghies and small keelboats up to about 8 metres together with some technical and design information and review of hundreds of the major sailing championships around the World in 2008. PB/288pp/Full Colour

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G14 Dinghy Coaching Handbook. A guide for trainee instructors and coaches learning to teach the national sailing scheme.

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G44 RYA Optimist Handbook. The Optimist is one of the bestknown sailboats in the world and a great boat to introduce youngsters to sailing and sail racing. RYA Optimist Handbook is the most up-to-date book on the subject and covers everything from choosing a boat and equipment to winning races at international level. Written by Alan Williams who has worked as an Optimist Coach for many years at national and international level.

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G46 RYA Catamaran Handbook. Supporting the RYA multihull courses this book is suitable for beginners and the highly experienced.

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G53 Laser Handbook. A new long awaited addition to the best selling RYA Racing series. RYA Laser Handbook is the most up-to-date book on this very popular class. Lots of colour photographs and illustrations make the book a must for anyone interested in Lasers. Detailed chapters on maneuvering- upwind and downwind technique- care and maintenance- body weight and nutrition and sailing theory.

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