I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on the
practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet in
length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.

Hello, "Sailing Smart" By Buddy Melges & ?. Try amazon or www.apsltd.com

Best Wishes, Steve Ross

"Don" wrote in message
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I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on the
practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet in
length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.

How about 'BETTER SAILING' by Bob Fisher, Ted Hood, Treasure Press, London ?
JaC


Hello, "Sailing Smart" By Buddy Melges & ?

anything by elvstrom (SP?)
also North Sails make/made a very good book



DP
"Don" wrote in message
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I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on the
practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet in
length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.

http://www.northu.com/seminars.taf?_...e=info&flash=5

says :

North U Racing Tactics book
The course book, North U Racing Tactics, serves as both a seminar text and
comprehensive reference. Written by Bill Gladstone, the 200
information-packed pages comprise the most complete text on modern racing
tactics. The new sixth edition covers the latest in racing technique -
including the new rules - in a graphically driven format which facilitates
easy recall. This edition also features a chapter on Match Racing by Peter
Isler, and is updated to the current rules, plus a new insights on wind and
windshifts which will change your understanding of both upwind and downwind
performance.


"d parker" wrote in message
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anything by elvstrom (SP?)
also North Sails make/made a very good book



DP
"Don" wrote in message
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I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on
the
practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet
in
length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.

Don wrote:

I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on the
practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet in
length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.



I highly recommend that you subscribe to the Speed & Smarts bi-monthly
newsletter:

http://www.speedandsmarts.com/

You can order back issues (again highly recommended) by issue/title.
You'll find more useful small sailboat racing information in the current
& back issues of this newsletter than you'll find in most any small
sailboat racing book.

The classic "Race Your Boat Right" by Authur Knapp Jr published in 1960.


"NoOp" wrote in message
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Don wrote:

I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on
the
practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet
in
length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.



I highly recommend that you subscribe to the Speed & Smarts bi-monthly
newsletter:

http://www.speedandsmarts.com/

You can order back issues (again highly recommended) by issue/title.
You'll find more useful small sailboat racing information in the current
& back issues of this newsletter than you'll find in most any small
sailboat racing book.

Richard wrote:

The classic "Race Your Boat Right" by Authur Knapp Jr published in 1960.



Yep...

Used $12.00 USD:
http://www.gibsonbooks.com/si/21840.html

New $20.95 USD (very good to fine condition)
http://www.biblio.com/books/1286508.html

An excellent book, and one well worth owning.

When my son started racing I filled his bookshelves with many sailing
books, but the one that he always goes back to for
reference/tactics/tips (and he is still racing CFJ's, V15's, 29ers) are
the Speed & Smarts. Several years ago for Christmas I ordered every
back issue available along with a current subscription, and put them in
binders so that they are in a single location for reading.

The other book that he highly recommends is:

Winning in one-designs
By: Dave Perry
Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1984.
ISBN: 0396081916 : 0396082009
$24.95 USD
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/bsr182.html
Also same price from US Sailing

And another not yet recommended:

High Performance Sailing
by Frank Bethwaite (Paperback - 1996)

Another good source:
http://www.ppyc.org/booksvideos/books_racing.htm

Note to OP/Don: check with your local library before shelling out too
much on any recommended books -- the library may have them, or be able
to order them, and provide you with the opportunity to review & read
them before buying.



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Don wrote:


I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on

the

practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet

in

length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.



I highly recommend that you subscribe to the Speed & Smarts bi-monthly
newsletter:

http://www.speedandsmarts.com/

You can order back issues (again highly recommended) by issue/title.
You'll find more useful small sailboat racing information in the current
& back issues of this newsletter than you'll find in most any small
sailboat racing book.

I found Winning in One-Designs, by Dave Perry very informative and helpful.

Good Sailing,
gbg

"Don" wrote in message
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I can't seem to find a good book on small sailboat racing. I've checked
amazon and WestMarine, and came up empty. I'm interested in a text on the
practical aspects and fine points of racing sailboats less than 18 feet in
length. Handling, strategy, etc. Name and/or author would be great.
Thanks.