Complete Book of Laser Sailing

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: bull; bull;Rigging and sailing the boat bull;Trailering and cartopping bull;Maintenance and storage bull;Training and physical conditioning bull;Upwind and offwind racing techniques bull;Clothing and equipment bull;Interviews with such champion racers as Hans Fogh, Ed Baird, Ed Adams, and Danielle Myrdal Plus this updated and expanded edition gives you: bull; bull;The latest sail control and rig modifications bull;Updated listings of major competition results bull;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 Ship Dick Tillman won the first three Laser North American Championships from 1971 to 1973 and was a member of the U.S. Olympic sailing team in 1976. He won the Laser North American Masters competition in 1981 and 1982 and was the 2002 Great Grand Master Laser World Champion. He is currently president of the International Sunfish Class Association and continues to race Lasers and other sailboats.Tillman, Richard L. is the author of 'Complete Book of Laser Sailing', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071452199 and ISBN 0071452192.