Be Your Own Tactics Coach

Be Your Own Tactics Coach takes sailors through a comprehensive programme that provides an in depth understanding of the tactics of racing. The focus is on dinghy sailing though most of the advice is equally applicable to keelboat and yacht racing. Individual chapters look at every aspect of tactical success from before you get on the water, through the pre-start and start to the various race stages. Each section contains detailed advice for beginner, intermediate and advanced sailors. Numerous diagrams illustrate every point, allowing lessons to be learned at a glance and making this a useful aide-memoire as well as a tactical text book. There is advice on how to structure your training to ensure maximum results, both in practice and on race day. PB 192pp