The definitive guide to the Laser.

The Complete Book of Laser Sailing is the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging high-performance dinghy. Dick Tillman tells you everything you need to know about the boat and how to set it up and sail it, including:

• Rigging and sailing the boat
• Trailering and cartopping
• Maintenance and storage
• Training and physical conditioning
• Upwind and offwind racing techniques
• Clothing and equipment
• Interviews with such champion racers as Hans Fogh, Ed Baird, Ed Adams, and Danielle Myrdal

Plus this updated and expanded edition gives you:

• The latest sail control and rig modifications
• Updated listings of major competition results
• New interviews with champion racers, including Olympian Mark Mendelblatt and Paige Railey on Radials

  "A fine-tuned guide to everything anyone could ever need or want to know about the Laser."Sailing

  "This book will most certainly make you a better sailor and could help you become a champion."Soundings

  "This book is a must."The Little Ship --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
  
  Synopsis
  This book on laser sailing provides information on everything concerning setting up sail and sailing this single-handed dinghy with information on upwind and downwind techniques, the Laser Radial, Masters racing, sportmanship, equipment and rigging techniques, interviews with champion Laser racers, listings of major competition results since 1974, including the Olympics and Radial and Masters classes. There are also chapters for experienced sailors on racing techniques and advance techniques.
  
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