Coach Yourself to Win (Sail to Win)

ISBN: 1909911216

Author: Emmett, Jon

Condition: New

This book will help you to succeed on the water whether your aim is Club, National, International (or even Olympic) level. With detailed analysis, challenging exercises and useful top tips throughout, everything is covered: from targets, goal setting and a winning mental attitude to boat handling, strategy and tactics (plus lots more). Handy diagrams on almost every page help to clarify complex concepts and scenarios, and brilliant action photographs bring the text to life. Each chapter is closed with not-to-be missed advice from Olympic medallists - making this a must-have book for all sailors who aspire to great success. This is a re-written and more focused version of the authors popular title Be Your Own Sailing Coach, and its publication marks the re-launch of the iconic Sail to Win series, loved by sailors for over 30 years.Table of ContentsForeword Chapter 1 Targets & Goal Setting Chapter 2 Boat Handling Chapter 3 Starting Chapter 4 Upwind Boatspeed Chapter 5 Reaching Boatspeed Chapter 6 Running Boatspeed Chapter 7 Strategy Chapter 8 Tactics Chapter 9 Rules Chapter 10 The Winning Mind Chapter 11 Fitness Chapter 12 Preparation & Note Taking End Note