The definitive guide to the Laser. The Complete Book of Laser Sailing is the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging high-performance dinghy. Dick Tillman tells you everything you need to know about the boat and how to set it up and sail it, including: * Rigging and sailing the boat * Trailering and cartopping * Maintenance and storage * Training and physical conditioning * Upwind and offwind racing techniques * Clothing and equipment * Interviews with such champion racers as Hans Fogh, Ed Baird, Ed Adams, and Danielle Myrdal Plus this updated…mehr
The definitive guide to the Laser. The Complete Book of Laser Sailing is the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging high-performance dinghy. Dick Tillman tells you everything you need to know about the boat and how to set it up and sail it, including: * Rigging and sailing the boat * Trailering and cartopping * Maintenance and storage * Training and physical conditioning * Upwind and offwind racing techniques * Clothing and equipment * Interviews with such champion racers as Hans Fogh, Ed Baird, Ed Adams, and Danielle Myrdal Plus this updated and expanded edition gives you: 1. The latest sail control and rig modifications 2. Updated listings of major competition results 3. New interviews with champion racers, including Olympian Mark Mendelblatt and Paige Railey on Radials "A fine-tuned guide to everything anyone could ever need or want to know about the Laser."-Sailing "This book will most certainly make you a better sailor and could help you become a champion."-Soundings "This book is a must."-The Little ShipHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Dick Tillman won the first three Laser North American Championships in 1971, 1972, and 1973. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic sailing team in 1976. In 1981 and 1982 he won the Laser North American Masters competition. Most recently he was a bronze medal winner in the Laser event in the 1998 Nike World Masters competition. From 1981 to 1991 he served as the Executive Director of the International J/24 Class Association. He is currently president of U.S. Windsurfing (a national class association for windsurfing) and sits on the board of the U.S. Sailing Association (formerly the U.S. Yacht Racing Union [USYRU]).
Inhaltsangabe
Foreword by Bruce KirbyIntroductionAcknowledgments1 History2 Basics of Laser Sailing Tacking Jibing Capsizing Docking and Landing Rigging the Laser Reefing The Six Sail Controls What to Wear 3 Boat and Equipment Mainsheet Traveler Tiller and Tiller Extension Cunningham, Outhaul, and Vang Hiking Strap Spars Centerboard and Rudder Wind Indicators Compasses Bailer 4 Advanced Sail Control Systems Vang Cunningham Outhaul 5 Around the Racecourse Starting Upwind Offwind Finishing Racecourse Guidelines 6 Advanced Upwind Techniques Light Air Medium Air Heavy Air Roll Tacking 7 Advanced Offwind Techniques Reaching Running Roll Jibing 8 Practice and Physical Fitness Boat against Boat Practicing Alone Physical Fitness 9 Maintenance Cleaning, Wet Sanding, and Polishing Hull Repairs Spars Centerboards and Rudders Sails 10 Trailering, Cartopping, and Storage Trailering Cartopping Storage 11 Sportsmanship Fair and Friendly Competition Enjoy Yourself 12 Interviews Hans Fogh: The Story Behind the Laser Radial Lainie Pardey: A Female Perspective Paige Railey: Sailing the Laser Radial Emily Billing: Starting to Race on the Laser 4.7 Mark Mendelblatt: Starting in a Laser Fleet Danielle Myrdal and John Myrdal: Sailing and Training Together Ed Baird: On-the-Water Practicing Tom Lihan: A Heavyweight's Guide to Light Air Sailing Terry Neilson: Changing with the Conditions--A World Champion's Perspective John Bertrand: Preparing Physically to Win a Major Championship Peter Commette: A Look at the Laser Past Dave Olson and Peter Seidenberg: Masters Sailing; Dave Olson: Outdated but Still Good Rigging Techniques Ed Adams: Zigzagging Downwind Luther Carpenter: World-Class Downwind and Upwind Techniques Appendix 1: Laser Championship RecordAppendix 2: International Laser Class AssociationIndex
Foreword by Bruce KirbyIntroductionAcknowledgments1 History2 Basics of Laser Sailing Tacking Jibing Capsizing Docking and Landing Rigging the Laser Reefing The Six Sail Controls What to Wear 3 Boat and Equipment Mainsheet Traveler Tiller and Tiller Extension Cunningham, Outhaul, and Vang Hiking Strap Spars Centerboard and Rudder Wind Indicators Compasses Bailer 4 Advanced Sail Control Systems Vang Cunningham Outhaul 5 Around the Racecourse Starting Upwind Offwind Finishing Racecourse Guidelines 6 Advanced Upwind Techniques Light Air Medium Air Heavy Air Roll Tacking 7 Advanced Offwind Techniques Reaching Running Roll Jibing 8 Practice and Physical Fitness Boat against Boat Practicing Alone Physical Fitness 9 Maintenance Cleaning, Wet Sanding, and Polishing Hull Repairs Spars Centerboards and Rudders Sails 10 Trailering, Cartopping, and Storage Trailering Cartopping Storage 11 Sportsmanship Fair and Friendly Competition Enjoy Yourself 12 Interviews Hans Fogh: The Story Behind the Laser Radial Lainie Pardey: A Female Perspective Paige Railey: Sailing the Laser Radial Emily Billing: Starting to Race on the Laser 4.7 Mark Mendelblatt: Starting in a Laser Fleet Danielle Myrdal and John Myrdal: Sailing and Training Together Ed Baird: On-the-Water Practicing Tom Lihan: A Heavyweight's Guide to Light Air Sailing Terry Neilson: Changing with the Conditions--A World Champion's Perspective John Bertrand: Preparing Physically to Win a Major Championship Peter Commette: A Look at the Laser Past Dave Olson and Peter Seidenberg: Masters Sailing; Dave Olson: Outdated but Still Good Rigging Techniques Ed Adams: Zigzagging Downwind Luther Carpenter: World-Class Downwind and Upwind Techniques Appendix 1: Laser Championship RecordAppendix 2: International Laser Class AssociationIndex
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