Sail Smart : Understand Your Instruments to Sail Faster, Make the Right Calls and Win Races

Master your instruments and turn on-board information into racing results Modern sailors are bombarded with a wealth of information from their on-board instruments. From apparent and true wind speed to boat speed and speed over the, there's no shortage of data to interpret. Sail Smart shows you how to become the master of your instruments and make the right calls every time, knowing for certain when to tack, which shift to look out for, how the tide can work for or against you, and much more. With diagrams and full-color photographs throughout, this accessible and instructional guide turns information into excellence. •Unlock your winning potential •Maximise your onboard instruments •Learn to think like a professional yachtsman Learn how to sail faster, make the right calls and win races. On-board instruments present modern sailors with a wealth of information. This book explains what the numbers really mean, and turns this information into racing results. By mastering your instruments you can make the right calls everytime and know for certain when to tack, which shift to look out for and how the tide can work with or against you. With colour diagrams throughout, this instructional guide turns information into excellence. Accessible to those new to racing, it also has a depth of information that will transform the performance of even professional sailors. Cruising sailors will also benefit from understanding how to get the most from their instruments. Learn how to interpret the information your on-board instruments present in order to make the right calls everytime, sail faster and ultimately win races