Gary Jobson's Championship Sailing: The Definitive Guide for Skippers, Tacticians, and Crew

作者: Gary Jobson 著

出版社: Mcgraw-Hill

出版时间: 2004-07

版次: 1

ISBN: 9780071423816

定价: 274.70

装帧: 精装

页数: 256页

正文语种: 英语

分类: 外文古旧书>英文书>童书

Gary Jobson shares his expertise
for a winning performance
in sailboat racing
“The complete guide to ... Gary Jobson (Annapolis,MD) is a world-classsailor, America’s Cup winner,and ESPN sailingcommentator. He is alsoeditor at large for Yachting,Cruising World, andSailing World magazines. Acknowledgments VIII
Introduction IX
Chapter 1 Before the Start: A Word on Competition and Goals 1
Competition
Setting Goals
Chapter 2 The Sailing Team 7
The Tactical Team
The Trimming Team
The Foredeck Team
On Posture, Clothing, Attitude--and Looking Good
The View from the Rail
Chapter 3 The Art of Calling Tactics 24
Establishing the Tactician's Role
Expanding the Tactician's Duties
Fine-Tune Your Tactical Technique
Onboard Tools and References
The Tactician and Leadership
Control the Yelling
Overcoming Emotions When Behind
Chapter 4 Strategy at the Start 44
Reading the Wind
Choosing the Best Side of the Course
Fast Starts
Chapter 5 After the Start: Windward and Downwind Tactics 73
Windward Tactics
Downwind Tactics
The Mechanics of Mark Roundings
Passing
Light-Wind Tactics
Fast Finishes
Chapter 6 Racing at Night or in Reduced Visibility 137
Instruments to Gauge Performance
Safety
The Watch System
Chapter 7 The Race Committee and Protests 148
The Race Committee
Protests
Chapter 8 Trim for Speed 160
Tuning and Balance
Sail Trim
Chapter 9 Steering Fast 192
Correct Posture
Getting in the Groove
Chapter 10 Maneuvering for Advantage 202
Tacking
Jibing
Catch a Wave or a Tow
Sailing by the Lee
Shifting Gears from Boat to Boat
Chapter 11 Practice Routines 213
Practicing Alone
Practicing in Pairs
Practicing as a Fleet
Chapter 12 Thoughts on Performance 223
Mentoring
Take Time to Look Around
Make It Fun
My Favorite Boats
Sailors with True Grit
Winning
Appendices 236
Glossary
A Racer's Calendar
Index 241
内容简介:
Gary Jobson shares his expertise
for a winning performance
in sailboat racing
“The complete guide to ...
作者简介:
Gary Jobson (Annapolis,MD) is a world-classsailor, America’s Cup winner,and ESPN sailingcommentator. He is alsoeditor at large for Yachting,Cruising World, andSailing World magazines.
目录:
Acknowledgments VIII
Introduction IX
Chapter 1 Before the Start: A Word on Competition and Goals 1
Competition
Setting Goals
Chapter 2 The Sailing Team 7
The Tactical Team
The Trimming Team
The Foredeck Team
On Posture, Clothing, Attitude--and Looking Good
The View from the Rail
Chapter 3 The Art of Calling Tactics 24
Establishing the Tactician's Role
Expanding the Tactician's Duties
Fine-Tune Your Tactical Technique
Onboard Tools and References
The Tactician and Leadership
Control the Yelling
Overcoming Emotions When Behind
Chapter 4 Strategy at the Start 44
Reading the Wind
Choosing the Best Side of the Course
Fast Starts
Chapter 5 After the Start: Windward and Downwind Tactics 73
Windward Tactics
Downwind Tactics
The Mechanics of Mark Roundings
Passing
Light-Wind Tactics
Fast Finishes
Chapter 6 Racing at Night or in Reduced Visibility 137
Instruments to Gauge Performance
Safety
The Watch System
Chapter 7 The Race Committee and Protests 148
The Race Committee
Protests
Chapter 8 Trim for Speed 160
Tuning and Balance
Sail Trim
Chapter 9 Steering Fast 192
Correct Posture
Getting in the Groove
Chapter 10 Maneuvering for Advantage 202
Tacking
Jibing
Catch a Wave or a Tow
Sailing by the Lee
Shifting Gears from Boat to Boat
Chapter 11 Practice Routines 213
Practicing Alone
Practicing in Pairs
Practicing as a Fleet
Chapter 12 Thoughts on Performance 223
Mentoring
Take Time to Look Around
Make It Fun
My Favorite Boats
Sailors with True Grit
Winning
Appendices 236
Glossary
A Racer's Calendar
Index 241

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