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“Monumental!” – Bob Ross, Australian Sailing. Recognized as the authoritative guide for racing sailors, High Performance Sailing has received a series of endorsements from notable figures in the field. Since its initial publication in 1984, it has witnessed revolutionary changes in the sport. Racing yachts and dinghies have morphed beyond recognition into a new, high-tech breed of ‘apparent wind’ fast racers that dominate the waters. Despite these groundbreaking advancements, no one has taken the time to thoroughly analyze what propels these boats to such high speeds.
Frank Bethwaite achieves this feat in Higher Performance Sailing. Through meticulous research and collaboration with sailors of various racing skill levels, Bethwaite investigates how to maximize the power of the apparent wind to boost speed and gain a competitive edge. Higher Performance Sailing holds the secret to realizing racing sailors’ dreams.
High Performance Sailing has earned high acclaim: “It represents a breakthrough…It is a book that my Olympic squad will benefit from,” says Rod Carr, former British Olympic Sailing Team Manager. Bob Fisher, journalist, broadcaster, and international championship winner, adds: “If I had one ‘if only’ in yacht racing, it would have been to have read Higher Performance Sailing years ago.”