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The Laser Campaign Manual Sir Ben Ainslie

The Laser Campaign Manual By Sir Ben Ainslie

The Laser Campaign Manual by Sir Ben Ainslie


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Summary

The world's most successful Olympic sailor's only how-to book, revealing the secrets that won Sir Ben Ainslie his first gold medal. An invaluable guide as to how to perform at the top of the Laser class or, indeed, any single-handed sailing dinghy. Brimming with photos, this is a colourful and detailed account of how to dominate in your fleet.

The Laser Campaign Manual Summary

The Laser Campaign Manual: Top Tips from the World's Most Successful Olympic Sailor by Sir Ben Ainslie

Sir Ben Ainslie won his first two Olympic medals (silver, then gold) in the Laser Class. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that medal in this book. This new edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of that first of his four Olympic gold medals. It features a brand-new introduction by Ben reflecting on his victory 20 years ago. It is the only how-to book that the world's most successful Olympic sailor has written and so, while he and the Laser class have moved on, this is the only place where you can gain access to Ben's skills and thought process. It is an invaluable guide on how to perform at the top of the Laser class or, indeed, any single-handed sailing dinghy. From psychology, goal setting and getting the boat right to speed, fitness and training - this book illustrates how to win a championship. Brimming with photographs, it is a colourful, detailed account of how to dominate in your fleet.

The Laser Campaign Manual Reviews

Ben Ainslie is the most accomplished Laser sailor I have ever worked with. His determination, fitness and sheer natural talent are quite extraordinary. (Rod Carr, formerly Olympic Team Manager & Coach) The man's a genius - say no more, buy the book. (UK Laser Association)

About Sir Ben Ainslie

Sir Ben Ainslie is the world's most successful Olympic sailor with four gold and one silver medal to his name. His first two medals were in the Laser class. After winning gold in Sydney he wrote this book which remains his only how-to book. After that he won 3 more gold medals in the Finn class. He has been World Sailor of the Year four times. He was knighted in 2012 and was the winning tactician in the 2013 America's Cup.

Table of Contents

Foreword to 20th anniversary edition; Introduction; PART ONE: GETTING THE BOAT RIGHT: Checking the hull, Putting the boat together, Control lines, Other equipment; PART TWO: SPEED AROUND THE COURSE: Starting, Beating, Tacking, Reaching, Gybing, Running, Other manoeuvres; PART THREE: LET'S GET PERSONAL: Diet, Fitness, Training, Clothing; PART FOUR: HOW TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP: Countdown to a particular event, Racing to win, A typical race day, The race.

Additional information

NGR9781912621026
9781912621026
1912621029
The Laser Campaign Manual: Top Tips from the World's Most Successful Olympic Sailor by Sir Ben Ainslie
New
Paperback
Fernhurst Books Limited
2020-03-03
84
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