a sailor’s guide to regatta preparation

This book is a blueprint for a successful approach to improving sailing performance and achieving better results at major sailing events. Part one focuses on people preparation and looks at goal setting, mental skills, physical fitness, crew, practice and coaching. Boat preparation forms part two and includes pre-departure and venue maintenance, equipment choice and modifications to suit the course area. Part three covers strategic planning and looks at long-term advance research into the local geography, wind patterns and the tides of the venue and how to prepare on the spot surveys of the likely sailing conditions. The final part covers the administrative aspects of entry, travel, sailing instructions and logistics.

Edition: 1996