Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing Through 2008

by Dave Perry

The better you know the rules, the sharper you will be tactically on the race course. Dave Perry clearly and concisely answers all of the most commonly asked questions on the racing rules from a champion racing sailor's perspective. His comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations, with extensive references to US SAILING Appeals and ISAF Cases, make this book a complete and authoritative resource on the rules for new racers and Olympic sailors alike, as well as judges at all levels. Brad Dellenbaugh's abundant diagrams and amusing captions bring Perry's explanations to life.

402 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

The racing rules are crucial to the knowledge base of anyone loopy enough to take up sailboat racing in the first place. This book takes the rules out of their arcane language and makes it all understandable - a must read if you don't want to get T-boned at the windward mark!

[Caroline Byrd · Rating 4 out of 5]

The summary, well, sums it up!