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Anyone who sails a racing yacht no matter whether it is a Fireball or an ocean racer or something in between wants the boat to perform at its best. You may have a good boat, with the best of sails and equipment, but unless you understand your rig and can tune it to a fine pitch of response to wind and weather and boathandling you won't get the best out of it. This book tells you how to tune your boat to go faster, and it contains a wealth of information on what you need to know for highperformance sailing. More than a hundred photographs and diagrams illustrate every point.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Tuning a Racing Yacht'? A: The book focuses on how to tune a racing yacht for optimal performance, covering rig tuning and adjustments necessary for high-performance sailing.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Tuning a Racing Yacht'? A: The book is authored by Mike Fletcher and Bob Ross.
- Q: What type of condition is the used book in? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tuning a Racing Yacht' contain? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is there a lot of visual content in the book? A: Yes, the book includes more than a hundred photographs and diagrams to illustrate key points.
- Q: When was 'Tuning a Racing Yacht' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1974.
- Q: What sailing experience does this book cater to? A: It is suitable for anyone who sails a racing yacht, regardless of whether they have a Fireball, ocean racer, or any other type of racing yacht.
- Q: Does the book provide information applicable to various sailing conditions? A: Yes, it includes insights on tuning for a range of wind and weather conditions, enhancing overall boat handling.
- Q: What is the significance of tuning in racing yachts as discussed in the book? A: Tuning is crucial for achieving the best performance from the yacht, allowing sailors to respond effectively to different sailing conditions.