Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets de Peter Isler

Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets

Peter Isler

From one of the world′s most respected sailors–the knowledge and secrets every sailor needs Peter Isler, two–time America′s Cup winner, has sailed in and won hundreds of races over the last forty years. In that time, he has acquired a vast array of knowledge about sailing techniques and tactics, not to mention a boatload or two of entertaining stories along the way. In this book, he brings them all together into a single guide to help you make the most of your time on the water, whether you′re going for a leisurely sail with friends or competing to win. Filled with tips and secrets every sailor craves, from the international competitor to the weekend dinghy sailor Includes wisdom and advice gleaned from Peter′s time spent sailing with top international sailors, from America′s Cup veterans Ted Turner, Dennis Conner and Russell Coutts to and three–time Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie Covers a range of important sailing topics, including understanding the inner game, leading a team, reading the wind, preparing your boat (and yourself), and much more Filled with information that will help you become a better sailor, Peter Isler′s Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets is an invaluable source of guidance you′ll rely on every time you set sail.

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Don′t set sail without this guide! "I′ve known Peter Isler for many years. Besides helping me win the America′s Cup twice as my navigator and pursuing his own successful racing career, he has always been deeply involved in sharing his love for the sport, through his writing, his teaching, and his diverse efforts to bring people of all ages into the sport. Reading Peter′s Little Blue Book brings the world of sailing alive for old salts like me and newcomers alike." —Dennis Conner, four–time America′s Cup–winning skipper "Peter Isler has won (and lost) at every level in sailing. From the America′s Cup to collegiate sailing and racing offshore, Peter has been a keen competitor and observer. His new work, Peter Isler′s Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets, is a series of helpful, easy–to–read essays that will improve any racing sailor′s skill level based on actual experience." —Gary Jobson, President, U.S. Sailing, America′s Cup Hall of Fame, and ESPN commentator Two–time America′s Cup winner Peter Isler has sailed in and won hundreds of races over the last forty years. During that time, he amassed a tremendous amount of hard–won sailing wisdom. Now, he brings all his tips, techniques, and sea stories together into an entertaining read for non–sailors and sailors alike—whether you′re just learning the sport, going for a leisurely sail, or competing to win. Including advice gleaned from a number of top international sailors, Isler′s Little Blue Book is filled with insider wisdom only a true master of the sport can provide. Filled with information that will help you become a better sailor, Isler′s Little Blue Book is the kind of book you will be picking up to enjoy and learn from for years to come.

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The Sailing Life. Secrecy vs. Sharing. The Rules. Keeping It Real. The Fine Art of Jury–Rigging. Head Games. Sailing between a Reef and a Hard Place. In Their Own Words: Buddy Melges . Leadership: Different Strokes. Preparing to Race. How to Read the Wind. Racer′s Rules: Tom Whidden . Feel the Heel. Motivation: Getting 110 Percent from Your Team. When the Going Gets Rough. Communication. Sail Trim Fundamentals. Why I Sail. Commitment to the Commitment. Big Joe′s Top Five Sailing Mistakes. Bird′s–Eye View. Is the Race Over or Not? Killer. Racer’s Rules: Dennis Conner . Revel in the Routine. Hitting the Corner. Sail Care: Maintaining Your Boat′s Engine. The Inner Game. A Salty Sea Story. Always Carry a Knife. Racer′s Rules: Roy Disney . Just for the Fun of It. The Art of Steering. Adrift. Local Knowledge: Handle with Care. Sailing at Night. The Physics of Sailing. In Their Own Words: Jonathan McKee . When to Hold and When to Fold. Testing. How to Be the Ultimate Offshore Shipmate. The Racer′s Edge. Naviguessing. Racer′s Rules: Chuck Robinson . Used–Car Salesmanship. Choosing the Right Crew. Playing by the Rules. Learning from Your Mistakes. Marshmallows and Avoiding the Hex. Embracing Change. Hurricane Sailing Sea Story. Clear Air and Clean Lanes. Coaching. What′s in My Seabag. Keeping It Cool On Board. KISS. Getting Kids into Sailing. In Their Own Words: John Bertrand . This Is Supposed to Be Fun. Choosing the Right Sail. Three Essential Knots. Copy the Experts. My Gurus. Finding the Edge. Racer′s Rules: John Thomson . Weather Signs. Living the Dream. Steering in Waves. My Five Favorite Places to Sail. Pimp Your Boat. Tragedy Hits Home. Leave Your Ego on Shore. Boat–Handling Perfection. Do Your Homework. Boat Speed Magic. In Their Own Words: Ben Ainslie . Shorthanded Sailing. Perfect Practice. Learning from Maritime History. Conservative Sailing. Time for a Swim. Hyper–Focus. Making Your Move at the Turn. Positive Thinking. Staying Warm If Not Dry. The Best Nautical Joke. Keep It Rumbling. Haven. Digging Deep. Safety. Keeping Your Boat Afloat. Maintaining Yourself. Sailing on a Wing. Winning the Cup. Acknowledgments. Index.

Notă biografică

Regarded for his calming nature in the heat of battle and his friendly shoreside manner, PETER ISLER ("Pedro") is one of the world′s best known and most respected sailors. He is a two–time winner of the America′s Cup, a television personality, an America′s Cup analyst, and a popular motivational speaker. Isler has been involved in every America′s Cup campaign since winning it as navigator aboard Dennis Conner′s Stars & Stripes in 1987; he sailed in his fifth cup campaign as navigator for the BMW Oracle Racing Team in 2007. During his college years, he was part of Yale University′s national championship winning team and was awarded the coveted Collegiate Sailor of the Year trophy his sophomore year. The coauthor of the bestselling Sailing For Dummies (Wiley), Isler is President of Isler Sailing International and remains active as a professional sailor, an author, and a motivational speaker.