Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing: Through 2012 - Softcover

Perry, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979467764 ISBN 13: 9780979467769

Publisher: United States Sailing Assn, 2008

Synopsis

* Explains all the new changes to the rules that apply at marks and obstructions * Includes the complete text of the 2009-2012 ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and US SAILING prescriptions * Contains over 100 quotes and references to the US SAILING Appeals and ISAF Cases, making it an indispensable resource for all sailors as well as judges and other racing officials The better you know the rules, the sharper you will be tactically on the race course. Dave Perry clearly and concisely answers all of the most commonly asked questions on the racing rules from a champion racing sailor's perspective. His comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations, with extensive references to US SAILING Appeals and ISAF cases, make this book a complete and authoritative resource on the rules for new racers and Olympic sailors alike, as well as judges and other race officials. Brad Dellenbaugh's abundant diagrams and amusing captions bring Perry's rules explanations to life.

About this title

About the Author

Author of Winning in One-Designs and Dave Perry's 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes, Perry is an All-American Sailor and champion racer, coach and teacher, as well as a US SAILING Senior Certified Judge and Chairman of th US SAILING Appeals Committee. Dellenbaugh also is a champion racr, International Judge and America's Cup umpire. He is currently the Sailing Director at the New York Yacht Club.

Edition details

• Publisher: United States Sailing Assn
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0979467764
• ISBN 13: 9780979467769
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Dellenbaugh Brad
• Number of pages: 152