Resources
ONLINE SAILING SCHOOL
If you want to learn to sail, or you're a sailor temporarily land bound and want to expand and test your sailing knowledge, our favorite online sailing school is NauticEd. The site has great learning tools and is fun as well. Check it out! www.NauticEd.org
The Race Boat Crewing Video
“Great crew work wins races. This DVD is the best source I’ve seen on video for crewing. It is a must for racing sailors!” — Gavin Brady, America’s Cup Helmsman
The Race Boat Crewing Video is the ultimate reference for racing crews. It provides a detailed look at the mechanics involved in each individual position on a modern race boat including: bow, mast, pit, headsail trimmer, tailer, & main trimmer. This instructive DVD allows you to analyze each position individually or learn the entire crew’s responsibilities. For a sample of the video click the tips to the right and learn how the pros do it! Tucker Thompson, the on the water commentator for the last America's Cup, has also been a professional sailor, racing coach, and writer. He has won numerous international championships and crewed at every level including the America’s Cup trials. To order click here.
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Getting Started in Sailboat Racing by Adam Cort and Richard Stearns |
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The Blue Book of Sailing: The 22 Keys to Sailing Mastery by Adam Cort |
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