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The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing

The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing - Paperback

by Gary Jobson
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Availability:In StockContributor:Gary JobsonAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2004-03-09Pages:176
Language:EnglishPublisher:International Marine PublishingISBN-13:9780071434676ISBN-10:71434674UPC:9780071434676Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Sports & RecreationBook Topic:Water SportsSize:9.10 x 7.01 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.7408Product ID:SC3S30EX5N

Written by one of the best-known figures in all of sailing and a leading authority on Optimist sailing and racing, The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing is the ideal training manual for young skippers, their parents, and their coaches. The most comprehensive sailing guide to the International Optimist dinghy class features:

  • Step-by-step instructions on every aspect of beginning sailing
  • More than 100 stunning photographs and helpful illustrations
  • Useful tips and winning tactics for competitive racing
  • Special advice sections for parents and coaches
Language:EnglishPublisher:International Marine PublishingISBN-13:9780071434676ISBN-10:71434674UPC:9780071434676Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Sports & RecreationBook Topic:Water SportsSize:9.10 x 7.01 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.7408Product ID:SC3S30EX5N

Gary Jobson has won ten national one-design sailing titles, the America's Cup, and many ocean races. In 1999, he received the U.S. Sailing Association's most prestigious award, the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy. In 2003 Gary was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame. He is an editor at large for Cruising World and Sailing World and has been ESPN's sailing commentator since 1985. Jay Kehoe has coached six U.S. Optimist Dinghy Association international racing teams and has served on the coaching staff of the U.S. Optimist National Team. Formerly head sailing coach at Yale University and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, he is now head sailing coach at Stanford University.

Publisher: International Marine Publishing

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