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Laser Racing Paperback – June 24, 1982

by Baird Baird (Author)
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Laser Racing is essential reading for all Laser sailors who want to win in this highly competitive class.

Top US racer Ed Baird - Laser World Champion in 1980 - explains in words and pictures how to prepare your boat, practice your boat handling skills and how to sail the race itself. Ed gives invaluable advice on line and gate starts, handling the Laser upwind in waves, adjusting the vang, gybing in heavy air and all the other problems frequently raised at his Laser racing clinics. Plus insights into the psychology of winning a series - while discouraging your opponents from doing the same!

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  1. Print length
    68 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    John Wiley &Sons
  4. Publication date
    June 24, 1982
  5. Dimensions
    7.44 x 0.16 x 9.69 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0906754054
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0906754054
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Laser Racing is essential reading for all Laser sailors who want to win in this highly competitive class.

Top US racer Ed Baird - Laser World Champion in 1980 - explains in words and pictures how to prepare your boat, practice your boat handling skills and how to sail the race itself..   Ed gives invaluable advice on line and gate starts, handling the Laser upwind in waves, adjusting the vang, gybing in heavy air and all the other problems frequently raised at his Laser racing clinics.  Plus insights into the psychology of winning a series - while discouraging your opponents from doing the same !

About the Author

Ed Baird is as well known for his articles and lectures on racing as he is for his innumerable wins in Lasers and other classes.  He lives in St Petersburg, Florida and is currently campaigning Lasers, Solings and Windsurfers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Wiley &Sons; 1st edition (June 24, 1982)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0906754054
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0906754054
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.44 x 0.16 x 9.69 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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beef
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014
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seems like a nice book, haven't read it all the way through.

i got this book because i want to get back into racing/sailing my laser. i grew up going to a sailing camp for lasers and this book has some tips that i never learned at the camp.
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Paul Callahan
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014
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great author - very instructive - easy to understand for all agers or skill level -inspiring - would be valuable for any champion
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2017
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Great book, great tips.
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Alistair S
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2014
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Great book. I have learnt much from it.
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steve chapman
4.0 out of 5 stars a bit dated but an excellent book for the Laser beginner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2014
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a bit dated but an excellent book for the Laser beginner
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