{"product_id":"small-boat-racing-paperback","title":"Small Boat Racing - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam F. Crosby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpen your competitive edge and learn how to secure the win with \u003cem\u003eSmall Boat Racing\u003c\/em\u003e by William F. Crosby.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis classic text quickly became the standard reference for dinghy and one-design class racers in the pre-and post-World War II era. Crosby systematically covers the critical skills, tactics, and interpretations of the rules needed to transform a casual sailor into a consistent race winner in competitive small boat fleets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Areas for Competitive Advantage: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRacing Rules Mastery: Detailed and accessible explanations of the right-of-way rules and common infractions, crucial for skillful maneuvering and avoiding disqualification.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStarting Line Tactics: Expert strategies for achieving a perfect start, including timing, positioning, and defending a lane in a crowded fleet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpwind and Downwind Strategy: Analysis of beating (upwind) and running (downwind) techniques, focusing on how to read wind shifts, handle currents, and cover or attack competitors.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquipment and Tuning: Guidance on tuning the rig, proper hull maintenance, and ensuring your boat is in peak competitive condition to gain boat speed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is a timeless necessity for small boat racers, dinghy sailors, one-design fleet competitors, and sailing historians interested in the foundational strategies of competitive sailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 23, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415810904301,"sku":"9781447411772","price":41.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/small-boat-racing-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}