The Asymmetric Dinghy Book

Asymmetric Sailing from Start to Finish

Andy Rice

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Fernhurst Books Limited
01 March 2023

Sailing

Series: Start to Finish

Asymmetric dinghies burst into the sailing scene in the 1990s and have transformed the sport. They led to the introduction of new types of courses and a new sailing style. While the basic principles may be the same as for conventional dinghies, the increased focus on apparent wind sailing and responding to changes in wind pressure and direction downwind are exciting new elements that asymmetric dinghies bring.

This book allows you to learn the secrets of getting the most from your asymmetric dinghy whether you sail an entry level dinghy or a high-performance skiff, single-handed or with a crew. Following its advice will enable you to enjoy being at one with your boat and the wind.

It is written by asymmetric champion sailor and journalist Andy Rice who has also gleaned tips, advice and some great shortcuts from expert sailors in a wide range of classes. This will give you the inside knowledge to improve your techniques and get ahead of the fleet.

There's step-by-step guidance, accompanied by great photo sequences. Every stage of asymmetric sailing is covered, including rigging and tuning, hoists, gybes and drops, tactics, survival sailing and advanced skills for solo and crewed boats.

AUTHOR: Andy Rice is a championship winning dinghy sailor. A spell in the British Olympic Squad led him to sailing journalism he now writes for a number of dinghy and yacht racing magazines including Seahorse, Yachts and Yachting, Yachting World and Sailing World. He is editor of the go-faster website SailJuice.com, aimed at sailors who want to improve their skills, and owner of Sailing Intelligence, a specialist media agency for the sailing and marine market.

203 colour photos

By: Andy Rice
Imprint: Fernhurst Books Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 324g
ISBN: 9781912621347
ISBN 10: 1912621347
Series: Start to Finish
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Andy Rice; The Experts; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; PART ONE: GETTING STARTED: The Basics, Standard Moves, Advanced Moves; PART TWO: STRONG WINDS: Survival Sailing, Avoiding Disaster, Capsizing; PART THREE: MASTERCLASSES: Boatspeed; Racing: Strategy & Tactics; The Racing Rules; The Final Five Percent; Acknowledgements.

Andy Rice is a championship winning dinghy sailor. A spell in the British Olympic Squad led him to sailing journalism – he now writes for a number of dinghy and yacht racing magazines including Seahorse, Yachts and Yachting, Yachting World and Sailing World. He is editor of the go-faster website SailJuice.com, aimed at sailors who want to improve their skills, and owner of Sailing Intelligence, a specialist media agency for the sailing and marine market.

Reviews for The Asymmetric Dinghy Book: Asymmetric Sailing from Start to Finish

This book will be a treasure trove for anyone who sails an asymmetric dinghy, whether they are just starting to learn about apparent wind sailing or are competing at a high level. If you want to enjoy asymmetric sailing, and improve your skills, I thoroughly recommend this book. (Nathan Outteridge) 121 pages of more knowledge than you can possibly assimilate in one go, so this is a book you'll find yourself coming back to for years and years... There are very good photo sequences showing manoeuvres... It is well worth reading. But I sort of hope you don't; I would quite like to keep some of these tips to myself! (2000 Class Association)