Tom Phipps is a successful professional UK sailor. He dominated catamaran racing at a youth level, medalling three times at both the ISAF Youth World and RYA Youth National championships. He has won a number of national (Dart, Formula 18, Hobie 16, Tornado), European (Dart, Hobie 16, Formula 16, Student Keelboat) and world (Dart) championships. He has competed in the C Class World Championships in a wing-sailed catamaran and races in the Flying Phantom professional catamaran series. Brian Phipps has been involved in the world of sports catamarans – manufacture, testing, development, racing, coaching and promotion – for over 30 years. An RYA National Youth catamaran coach for five years, he is now a personal coach for a number of national catamaran sailing teams worldwide. Brian runs the Windsport Cat Clinics, offering courses for all levels using a full range of boats.
An indispensable, solid foundation which takes you from your first trip on board a cat to competing at a serious level... This tremendous book presents both Tom and Brian's enormous knowledge of catamaran sailing, and the industry as a whole, as well as conveying their passion for and dedication to the sport. If you want to enjoy catamaran sailing, and improve your skills, I thoroughly recommend this book. (Santiago Lange, catamaran gold medallist)