{"product_id":"sailing-to-win-9781447411444","title":"Sailing to Win","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robert N. Bavier\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Stronck Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Stronck Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Sailing - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevate your performance on the water with \u003cem\u003eSailing to Win\u003c\/em\u003e by legendary yachtsman Robert N. Bavier, Jr. First published in 1947 and continuously revised for decades, this book became one of the most influential and enduring texts on yacht racing tactics and rules of the post-war era.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBavier was a recognized master of racing strategy, a former editor and publisher of \u003cem\u003eYachting\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, and, most famously, the helmsman who successfully skippered the 12-Meter \u003cem\u003eConstellation\u003c\/em\u003e to victory in the 1964 America's Cup. His expertise is distilled into this systematic guide, providing the winning mindset and tactical knowledge required to move from amateur to contender.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Learn from a Master Tactician: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Racing Rules: \u003c\/strong\u003e Comprehensive interpretation and application of the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Yacht Racing Union (IYRU)\u003c\/strong\u003e rules (which governed the sport), critical for maintaining a competitive and clean edge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinning Tactics: \u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed instruction on strategy for every leg of the race, including techniques for \u003cstrong\u003estarting, beating (upwind), reaching, and running (downwind)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew Training and Management: \u003c\/strong\u003e Expert advice on \u003cstrong\u003eoptimizing crew performance\u003c\/strong\u003e and assigning roles for maximum boat speed and efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather and Wind Shifts: \u003c\/strong\u003e Bavier's uncanny ability to \u003cstrong\u003e\"sniff out wind shifts\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is shared, giving readers practical tips on using meteorological conditions to their advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for all yacht racers, sailing enthusiasts, and America's Cup historians seeking the proven strategies that define championship sailing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stronck Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47601229594775,"sku":"9781447411444","price":2586.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781447411444.webp?v=1775010323","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/sailing-to-win-9781447411444","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}