Written by a sailing Olympian, this is the most-trusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over forty-five years.
The unique approach devised by Paul Elvstrom offers bird's-eye views and detailed explanations of how the rules are applied to racing situations, with each cross-referenced to the relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF).
Completely revised to cover the new rules for 2017–2020, Elvstrom Explains also includes the full text of all the sailboat racing rules, with a quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a handy and confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest.
Paul Elvstrom is a world renowned Olympic gold medallist and legendary sailor. He represented Denmark at nine Olympic Games, winning gold 4 times, as well as being World Champion and European Champion many times. His explanation of the Racing Rules has been an international bestseller for over 40 years