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Handy Guide To Racing Rules

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:38 +0000

This handy guide gives you a simplified view of the basic racing rules of sailing and is essential reading if you are new to racing. For simplicity, many rules and exceptions to rules have been omitted, and sailors are strongly recommended to study the Racing Rules of Sailing by RYA.

New updated edition for the Racing Rules 2009-2012.

Product details

Title: RYA Handy Guide To The Racing Rules 2009-2012
By: Author
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 27/11/2008
Pages: 13
RYA Product Code: YR7
ISBN-10: 1906435138
ISBN-13: 9781906435134

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RYA Race Training Exercises

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:36 +0000

This booklet looks at the latest exercises designed to enhance racing skills.
It offers a range of exercises drills and games that have been developed by a huge range of coaches.
This handbook is therefore a must for any Racing Coach who is looking for new and exciting exercises to use in their coaching sessions.

This title is split into three sections; one on the best practise for coaching, one on specific training exercises and one on general training.
It therefore covers all the different aspects of coaching and is consequently an ideal resource, whether it is being used by individual coaches or as a club reference book.

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Title: RYA Race Training Exercises
By: Alan Olive and Harvey Hillary
Publication Date: July 31st 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G100
ISBN-10: 1906435618
ISBN-13: 9781906435615

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The Racing Rules Explained

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:23 +0000

The latest addition to the RYA racing series, The Racing Rules Explained is the complete guide to understanding the Racing Rules of sailing.

Racing Rules are compulsory for all racing sailors the world over, and this title serves to complement the existing RYA Rules publications, and also to provide adequate explanations, through clear text & diagrams, behind all the Racing Rules.

The only book currently on the market to include all the January 2010 ISAF rule changes, it has a fresh logical approach to its subject matter with clear illustrations.

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Title: RYA Racing Rules Handbook 2009-2012: A Logical Guide to the Racing Rule
By: Trevor Lewis
Publication Date: 31 Aug 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G80
ISBN-10: 1906435189
ISBN-13: 9781906435189

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RYA Start To Race

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:21 +0000

A new addition to the RYA Racing series, this title is essential for anyone starting out or wanting to further their racing experience. Packed with the most up to date racing scenarios, information and tips, this book is a real gem for all budding racing sailors.

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Title: RYA Start To Race
By: Jeremy Evans
Publication Date: 30 September, 2009
Pages: 200
RYA Product Code: G66
ISBN-10: 1905104804
ISBN-13: 9781905104802

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RYA Magnetic Boat Pack

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:18:20 +0000

Ideal for accurately depicting races, enforcing and teaching the Racing Rules, as well as for protests.
Sailing clubs, committees and individual sailors will all benefit from owning the RYA magnetic boat pack.

This pack comes in a handy zip lock, clear plastic bag, small enough to be carried around everywhere, and contains 12 boats in various colours, one wind arrow, one tide arrow and 4 racing marks.

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Title: RYA Magnetic Boat Pack
By: Royal Yachting Association
Publication Date: 15 May 2008
RYA Product Code: mbp
ISBN-10: 1906435308
ISBN-13: 9781906435301

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Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-12

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:17:59 +0000

The full set of ISAF Racing Rules for 2009-2012 including the RYA Racing Charter.

Spiral bound and printed on waterproof paper so it can be kept onboard your boat at all times.

Essential for all racing sailors.

Product details

Title: RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012
By: RYA
Publisher: RYA
Publication Date: 04/2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: YR1
ISBN-13: 0954730127
ISBN-13: 9780954730123

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RYA Solent Race Strategy

Joe — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:17:18 +0000

RYA Solent Race Strategy

The Central Solent is the most used sailing water in the UK. This handy book shows, through accurate text and clear chart illustrations, the effect of wind and tide on each race area.

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Title: RYA Solent Race Strategy
By: Jolly Patrick
Publication Date: September 2009
Pages: pages
RYA Product Code: G74
ISBN-10: 1906435030
ISBN-13: 9781906435035

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Going by Rules 09/2012

Joe — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:54:26 +0000

This the 2nd Revised edition DVD takes an in depth look at the current racing rules (2009-2012) and provides diagrams and scenarios to aid rule interpretation.

Written by Trevor Lewis, the RYA Racing Rules Committee Chairman and an acknowledged rules expert.

RYA Going by the Rules 2009-2012 has been updated and includes all rule amends for the next four years.

Product details

Title: RYA Going by Rules 09/2012
By: RYA
Publication Date: 27/11/2008
RYA Product Code: A46
ISBN-10: 1906435235
ISBN-13: 9781906435233

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RYA Speed

Joe — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:53:35 +0000

In RYA Speed – Sail and Rig Tuning join Adam Bowers as he gives a master-class in this art. Learn from an expert all you need to know to prepare your boat before a race, as well as how to enhance your performance during a race. If you want to get ahead of the fleet and win races- this DVD is a must.

A highly informative DVD aimed at helping the viewer gain the most speed from the boat through sail and rig tuning. Not limited to any one boat, this DVD is designed to help everyone become more competitive from the outset. Learn how to prepare the boat prior to racing, as well as what adjustments can and should be made during the race for the best performance possible. Hosted by Adam Bowers, a highly successful and well-respected RYA Coach.

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Title: RYA Speed – Sail & Rig Tuning DVD
By: Adam Bowers
Publication Date: 27 March 2008
RYA Product Code: DVD27
ISBN-10: 1906435006
ISBN-13: 9781906435004

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RYA Tactics

Joe — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:53:03 +0000

No other sport requires the combination of so many elements as sail racing; preparation, strategy, speed, tuning and most importantly tactics.

RYA Tactics is written by Mark Rushall one of the sport’s top tacticians and coaches. Within the very popular RYA Racing series, this title can really help you to sail better and win races. With easy to follow diagrams and colour photographs it takes you logically and holistically through each section.

Part one is entitled ‘Setting the scene’ and comprises three sections covering why strategy is important, strategic tools and how to handle changing objectives and strategies through the course of a regatta.

Part two covers all aspects of pre-start strategy, such as using a compass to determine line and course bias, sorting priorities and general handy tips and tricks about what order to look at various important aspects of the coming race.

The third and largest section of the book is given over to actual strategy during racing.

If you take your racing seriously you cannot be without this book.

Read before you buy. For a free sample of the book click here (4.2MB .pdf file – right click.. save as).

Product details

Title: RYA Tactics
By: Mark Rushall
Publication Date: 2007-01-30
Pages: 128
RYA Product Code: G40
ISBN-10: 1905104219
ISBN-13: 9781905104215