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RYA Laser Handbook |
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RYA Laser Handbook By: Paul Goodison 160 Pages The most up-to-date book on this very popular class. Lots of colour photographs and illustrations make this book a 'must' for anyone interested in Lasers. Detailed chapters on manoeuvring, upwind and downwind technique, care and maintenance, body weight and nutrition and sailing theory.
Product Review: These book has been reviewed on APS' Blog, The Stern Scoop; take a look for more information. |
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Championship Laser Racing |
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Championship Laser Racing By: Glenn Bourke 96 Pages If your goal is to win the Laser World Championship, Blenn Bourke can help you. He has won three in a row! The third time his results were 1,1,2,2,2,4 - to give him the championship with a race to spare. As he said afterwards, "Everyone should have a chance to feel this good..." To produce this book Glenn and the publishing team spent long days on the water, analysing how he sails so fast and dissecting the mental attitude that makes him a winner. They shot hundreds of pictures of him in action, then distilled the whole to give you a logical, clear handbook on how to get to the No 1 spot. |
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The Complete Introduction to Laser Racing |
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The Complete Introduction to Laser Racing By: Ben Tan 268 Pages This book is written by an impressive panel of 10 contributors and 13 reviewers, and edited by Ben Tan. This comprehensive all-in-one book covers everything you need to know about racing the Laser. The authors and reviewers reveal the knowledge, skills, and tools that will help you train effectively and race successfully. This is a must-have book for every Laser racer. |
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The Laser Book |
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The Laser Book By: Tim Davidson 128 Pages Packed with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is the manual for all Laser sailors. With its help a complete beginner can become a competent club racer within weeks of getting afloat, and go on to become a winner. More experienced sailors will find the go-fast tips from champion racers invaluable. This fourth edition contains updated information on the Radial and 4.7 rigs and the Standard section has been completely updated. Each rig now has a key settings chart to help you make rapid adjustments for maximum speed in all conditions. New control lines are covered in full with over 270 stunning new color photos and 45 color diagrams take you through key techniques and manoeuvres in easy-to follow sequences. |
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The Laser Campaign Manual |
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The Laser Campaign Manual By: Ben Ainslie 96 Pages Ben Ainslie, Olympic Gold Medalist, explains how to win in Lasers, arguably the most competitive class in the world. Beautifully illustrated with color photo sequences of Ainslie in action, plus website video footage of him demonstrating every maneuver from starting, tacking upwind to downwind technique. Topics include psychology and goal setting, getting the boat right, speed around the course, fitness and training and how to win a championship. |
