Sailboard racing

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Uniform with this volume
THIS IS SURFBOARD SAILIIMG |
The all-colour book of windsurfing with everything forthe beginner and additional ideas and techniques for the more experienced. Brilliant photographs and drawings in colour on every page.
THIS IS FREESTYLE WINDSURFING
Freestyle is the name for stunts, multiple crewing and fun on sailboards. It is all here in page after page of explanatory colour photographs to try out, or just look at. An increasing activity when board sailing, it is as well to know what is and what is not advisable to try and emulate.
Board sailing has made such rapid strides asa popular sport that in 1980asail board class was added to the Olympic Games. Now boards are raced whereverthere is a suitable stretch of water and this highly illustrated book shows how to enjoy the competition.
The author first discusses the best sort of board and sail for racing together with hints and tips on the equipment. He follows this up with board sailing... Tovább

Fülszöveg

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Uniform with this volume
THIS IS SURFBOARD SAILIIMG |
The all-colour book of windsurfing with everything forthe beginner and additional ideas and techniques for the more experienced. Brilliant photographs and drawings in colour on every page.
THIS IS FREESTYLE WINDSURFING
Freestyle is the name for stunts, multiple crewing and fun on sailboards. It is all here in page after page of explanatory colour photographs to try out, or just look at. An increasing activity when board sailing, it is as well to know what is and what is not advisable to try and emulate.
Board sailing has made such rapid strides asa popular sport that in 1980asail board class was added to the Olympic Games. Now boards are raced whereverthere is a suitable stretch of water and this highly illustrated book shows how to enjoy the competition.
The author first discusses the best sort of board and sail for racing together with hints and tips on the equipment. He follows this up with board sailing techniques especially suitable for racing. Then comes the race itself with particular emphasis on the wind conditions to which board sailors are vulnerable. Racing rules, with minor variations for boards as compared with boats, are explained. Ali these topics are given close attention with precise line drawings and appealing photographs. The finalchapter deals with physical training for board racing. Vissza