From the worldrenowned expert in high speed sailing. Although there are a few nods to the first book, it primarily charts the development of the modern 18 foot skiff the b18, the 49er and the 29er, and the lessons learnt in so doing. During his time as the meteorologist for the australian sailing team at the 1976 summer olympics in montreal, quebec, canada, bethwaite collected copious wind data that led him to write his first book, high performance sailing. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second edition has been brought. Capable of intensely complex analysis bethwaite was without peer in the science of high performance sailing. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite sailing. A not to be missed book and should be read by all serious sailors. Since its publication in 1984, racing yachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition a new high tech breed of apparent wind fast racers has claimed the water and so far noone has applied themselves. Bob ross, australian sailing high performance sailing is now regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string of endorsements from high achievers. According to amazon, both consists of 448 pages and i believe they cover pretty much the same subject although the subtitle suggests that one of. Frank bethwaite, the father of high performance sailing. Bethwaites theories boosted the average speed of the highestperformance sailboats from twothirds the windspeed to windspeed or faster. It represents a breakthrough it is a book that my olympic squad will benefit from. By means of extensive research, and working with sailors of different racing calibre, bethwaite analyses how to.
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Higher performance sailing is frank bethwaite s second book explaining both the theory and the practice of apparent wind sailing aws. Faster handling techniques ebook written by frank bethwaite. Faster racing techniques 2nd revised edition by frank bethwaite isbn. Newly updated second edition of the classic reference work on fast sailing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, it is a book which no serious racing yachtsman should be. It is a book that my olympic squad will benefit from. High performance sailing faster racing techniques by. This book focuses on highperformance sailcraft, but the lessons are applicable to almost any racing boat. Kelvin hughes now in its second edition, high performance sailing has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read higher performance sailing. He is the author of the landmark books high performance sailing and higher performance sailing, both published by adlard coles nautical. High performance sailing by frank bethwaite, 9780070057999, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
I know this from my own correspondence with the author, and i recently got hold of both books. High performance sailing by frank bethwaite and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Search for library items search for lists search for. Bethwaite is the father of modern high performance sailing, and this book is the bible. This is frank bethwaites groundbreaking achievement in higher performance sailing. Faster racing techniques by frank bethwaite 2011, paperback at the best. Bethwaite provides many charts, graphs, and illustrations to support his observations on maximizing performance. He coupled a very intense analysis approach with the ability to think laterally, and this created the genius that was frank bethwaite. High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques the bible for racing sailors. Frank was the author of high performance sailing 1992 and higher performance sailing 2002 and had just completed his third book. Higher performance sailing ebook por frank bethwaite. High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques the bible for racing sailors, from dinghies right through to americas cup boats.
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His family boasts no less than 3 olympic medallists and 3 world champions in 4 different classes. High performance sailing by frank bethwaite goodreads. It is a mustread for anyone racing the new generation of planing sportboats like the viper 640 or melges 24, new highperformance racers like the mumm 30 or onedesign 35, and the highperformance dinghies like the 29er, 49er, 505, flying dutchman, etc. We will supply and deliver to all countries at the best price and will ensure prompt service and delivery. One of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing faster, and. In 2008 he followed this up with a further volume, higher performance sailing, also published by adlard coles nautical.
Julian bethwaite born 14 july 1957 is an australian, sydneybased skiff sailor and sailboat designer. High performance sailing, frank bethwaite shop online. It is a completely different boat to high performance sailing. However, high performance sailing may be better suited for experienced racers who will read it, look back on experiences and say oh, that s what. Bethwaite is australias most successful olympic coach, and his family includes three olympic sailing champions and three world champions. Eschewing the idea that luck or innate talent are the keys to success, frank bethwaite shows how knowledge truly is power. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite overdrive. Higher performance sailing will provide the key to racing sailors dreams. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Franks new book higher performance sailing is not another edition of his high performance sailing book, it is a completely new title.
Although this is a technical book, it is written for the layman. From the author of the bestselling high performance sailing and higher performance sailing comes the first scientific analysis of what makes fast sailors fast. Kelvin hughesnow in its second edition, high performance sailing has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments. The groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniquesthe bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the americas cup. Higher performance sailing is frank bethwaites second book explaining both the theory and the practice of apparent wind sailing aws.