| Alphabetical book list by Subject. | |||
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| R | |||
| Racing. | |||
| Championship Laser Racing. | Bourke Glynn. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Triple world champion Glenn Bourke explains how to prepare your boat successfully for competition and sail it faster than the rest of the fleet. Illustrated with photos of the author. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 96pp 180 b/w photos & 10 diagrams | |||
| High Performance Racing. | Merricks John & Walker Ian. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Our 1996 and 2000 Olympic Silver Medallists cover the skills needed to sail the new courses and the new asymmetric boats. Plus preparation, boat speed and strategy for all classes. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 128pp 138 b/w photos & 41 diagrams | |||
| Laser Racing. | Baird Ed. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A must for all Laser sailors who want to succeed in this highly competitive class. Race-winning advice from a World Champion, highly illustrated with informative photographs. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 64pp 122 b/w photos & 3 diagrams | |||
| Keelboat & Sportsboat Racing. | Charles Glyn. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. How to go fast in conventional keelboats (eg. Etchells & Soling) and sportsboats (eg. Melges 24). Features rig tuning, boat handling and spinnaker work. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 96pp 120 b/w photos & 10 diagrams | |||
| Mental and Physical Fitness for Sailing. | Beggs Alan, Derbyshire John & Whitmore Sir John.. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Once you've tuned your boat, if you want win races you'll need to tune your mind and body too. An Olympic coach and psychologist explain how. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 96pp 157 b/w photos & 12 diagrams | |||
| Mirror Racing. | Wilkins Guy. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. How to make your Mirror the fastest on the water - if necessary by building a new one - and how to race it in all conditions. This book will take you to world champion standard! | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 96pp 120 b/w photos & 30 diagrams | |||
| Navigation Strategy & Tactics. | Quarrie Stuart | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Navigate a racing yacht, using traditional methods & electronic aids. Also covers strategy, tactics & performance monitoring. | |||
| 235 x 153 mm 192pp 162 diagrams | |||
| Protests & Appeals. | Willis Bryan. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. This is a guide for sailors and protest committees. Learn how to protest, defend a protest or appeal. Vital after expensive collisions. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 96pp 18 b/w photos | |||
| Race Training. | White Rick. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. These drills will make you a champion. "It is the fastest way to improve your skills." Head coach, Swiss Olympic Team. | |||
| 229 x 152 mm 160pp 77 diagrams | |||
| Racing. A Beginner's Manual | Caig John & Davison Tim. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Keen to get started in racing? Here are tips and all the practical advice you'll need to build up your confidence and outwit the opposition. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 64pp 100 b/w photos 40 diagrams | |||
| Racing Crew. | McKeag Malcom & Edgerton Bill. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A comprehensive manual on crewing a small modern yacht safely, smartly and fast. Covers every manoeuvre. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 96pp 134 b/w photos 1 diagram | |||
| Racing Skipper. | Golding Mike. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A full colour guide to winning in all types of yacht. Use the Golding technique to tune the boat, motivate the team and hone your strategy. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 128pp 92 colour photos 19 diagram | |||
| RYA Book of Race Training. | Saltonstall Jim. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. Race training is essential for anyone wishing to be successful, whether at club, national or international level, so Jim Saltonstall takes the reader through a logical training program in order to improve a racer's all round ability to win. It includes training programs and exercises for use by coaches, race trainers and instructors at all levels of training and ability. Jim Saltonstall, Olympic Coach and the RYA's Senior National Racing Coach for over 20 years, has coached 21 World Champions, 16 European champions and 3 Olympic medallists. In 1995 he was awarded the Yachtsman of the Year Award. | |||
| 246 x 171 mm 192pp 50 colour photos & 150 b/w line drawings paperback | |||
| Sailpower. | Smith Lawrie & Preece Andrew. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. This major title cuts through the jargon of sailing theory to give a grasp of the principles that will make you sail faster. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 128pp 94 b/w photos & 31 diagrams | |||
| Sail & Rig Tuning. | Dedekam Ivar. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. The best illustrated manual ever produced on tuning yacht & keelboat rigs, and upwind sails. With fiercely logical text, and computer generated diagrams. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 80pp 152 colour diagrams | |||
| Secrets of Sailboat Racing. | Chisnell Mark & McDonald Neal. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. The little book of racing. 180 rules to cut mistakes in preparation and racing - for dinghy sailors and yachtsmen. | |||
| 114 x 169 mm 96pp | |||
| Tactics. | Pattisson Rodney. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Out-manoeuvre the rest of the fleet. Includes match racing, team racing, offwind starts and racing near to the shore. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 96pp 90 b/w photos & 90 diagrams | |||
| Team Racing for Sailboats. | Tylecote Steve. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. The definitive text for dinghies and keelboats. Covers preparation, strategy, skills and manoeuvres, plus rule analysis. Steve Tylecote has won the World Team Racing Championships, BUSA and the BA Cup. Update available on website to reflect 2001 rule changes. | |||
| 244 x 171 mm 112pp 93 diagrams | |||
| Tides and Currents. | Arnold David. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. How to find out about the predicted water flow, how local conditions will modify it, and how to plan your strategy - both inshore and offshore - and win. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 64pp 120 b/w photos & 40 diagrams | |||
| Tuning Yachts and Small Keelboats. | Smith Lawrie. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Lawrie Smith advises on how to adjust mast and sails for maximum boat speed.. | |||
| 214 x 185 mm 96pp 80 b/w photos & 15 diagrams | |||
| Tuning Your Dinghy. | Smith Lawrie. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Here is a logical, systematic approach to setting up your boat and fine-tuning it for the maximum speed on all points of sail. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 64pp 120 b/w photos & 2 diagrams | |||
| Wind Strategy. | Houghton David. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. How to predict the wind over the area of the racecourse. Includes information on using local data to predict the wind, and examples of wind planning at a number if major regatta venues. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 96pp 40 b/w photos & 90 diagrams | |||
| Winning in One Designs. | Perry Dave. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. This book covers every aspect of racing and is written by one of America's experts. It is easy to read and understand and offers invaluable instruction to sailors of all levels. | |||
| 230 x 153 mm 256pp 60 diagrams | |||
| Yacht Rating. | Johnson Peter. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Traces the history of the rating rules and applies what has been learnt to the present day - and the future! Resource for owners and designers trying to give their yachts the best chance of success. | |||
| 234 x 152 mm 368pp 44 b/w photos 122 diagrams | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar Afloat | Bartlett Tim. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. How radar works and how to use it for collision avoidance, navigation and pilotage. Fully updated. The recommended reader for the RYA radar course. | |||
| Using Radar, a Practical Guide for Small Craft. | Avis Robert. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Using Radar is a clear and concise guide which will help potential purchasers make the right choice of equipment for their boats, as well as guiding existing owners through the wide range of facilities available. Robert Avis clearly explains how radar works, how to install, set up and adjust equipment, the radar's capabilities, inaccuracies and errors, how to interpret the information displayed, screen orientation, collision avoidance, blind pilotage and integrating radar with other navigation aids. It will help readers unravel the mystique of radar and enable them to make the most of its capabilities as a navigation aid on both yachts and motorboats. | |||
| 234 x 156 mm 112pp 20 b/w photos 30 b/w drawings paperback | |||
| Reference. | |||
| Cockpit Companion. | Mosenthal Basil. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A splash resistant quick-reference guide to lights, buoys, rules of the road, tides, flags, knots, breakdowns, etc. | |||
| Skipper's Pocket Book. | Mosenthal Basil. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A full-colour reminder of everything that's difficult to remember. First Aid, chartwork, collision regulations, weather, seamanship etc. Covers the whole Yachtmaster course. Finalist for the British Nautical Awards 2001. | |||
| Rigging. | |||
| The Junk Rig. | Hasler H. G. & MacLeod J. K. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. The authors, both experts in the field, examine the design of the rig. the aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and explain how best to sail them. The book is profusely illustrated with explanatory drawings. | |||
| 276 x 219 mm 352pp 5 photos 350 line drawings cased | |||
| The Rigging Handbook. | Toss Brian. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. This is the definitive book on the art of rigging. Combining and updating the renowned Rigger's Apprentice and Riggers Locker, it addresses modern materials and technology while remaining true to rigging's best traditions. It is a book for anyone who wants the satisfaction and cash savings of stepping their own mast, inspecting and maintaining their own rig, and turning their own tail splices and wire eye splices - indeed for anyone who wants to replace an entire array of rigging themselves; measuring, choosing appropriate wire, turning soft eyes, leathering and serving. A comprehensive collection of useful ideas and tips on everything from supplementing winches with block and tackle, to rigging snubbers at anchor. | |||
| 255 x 187 mm 412pp 800 line illustrations cased | |||
| Rules. | |||
| Racing Rules Companion. | Willis Bryan. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. The essential rules every racing sailor needs to know, nattily presented as splash-proof spiral-bound cards. Covers the 2001-2004 rules. | |||
| 216 x 80 mm 24pp 24 diagrams | |||
| Rules of the Road. | Mosenthal Basil. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. Based on The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, this guide takes those sections of the rules that particularly affect small craft, and explains them briefly and simply. Lights, shapes and sound signals are clearly illustrated, as are the basic steering and sailing rules. The full text of the Regulations is also included. | |||
| 210 x 148 mm 33pp colour diagrams paperback | |||
| Rules in Practice 2001-2004. | Willis Bryan. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. The best selling rules book for dinghy sailors and yachtsmen, applied to situations as they occur around the racecourse. Fully updated to take into account the 2001 rule changes. Contains the 2001-2004 rules in full. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 112pp 89 diagrams | |||
| RYA Book of EuroRegs for Inland Waterways. | Martin Marian. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. The RYA Book of EuroRegs for Inland Wateways has been written especially for pleasure craft and is accepted by European countries as the obligatory rules book that must now be carried on board all small craft. It covers waterway signs, signals, flags and lights, markings on vessels, procedures in tunnels, locks and weirs, overtaking rules, berthing, and explains buoyage and landmarks. It forms the basis of the RYA test for the ICC Helmsman's Certificate. Essential for all those travelling on the inland waterways of Europe. | |||
| 210 x 148 mm 24pp colour line drawings paperback | |||