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Sailing Smart: Winning Techniques, Tactics, And Strategies | 
 enlarge | Authors: Buddy Melges, Charles Mason
Creator: Ted Brennan
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 28475
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0805003517
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.14
EAN: 9780805003512
ASIN: 0805003517
Publication Date: April 15, 1987
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Condition: Ships immediately! Perfect and New! Has a publisher remainder mark. 1987 Paperback.
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Product Description
Sailing Smart is for every sailor who wants to increase his or her knowledge, understanding, and sailing expertise: the local day-sailor who wants a firmer grasp of the fundamentals, as well as the serious competitor who wants to be up on the latest, most innovative sailing techniques and racing strategies. Buddy Melges, one of the world's best-known sailors, has at last set down his highly original thoughts on how to sail well. He covers the full range of sailing experience, from the general to the specific, the basic to the highly sophisticated. Melges's message is delivered in a bright, uncluttered manner by way of applications from his own sailing experience and through step-by-step instructions on everything from basic boat handling to expert on-the-course tactics and maneuvers. The book is profusely illustrated by the noted sailing artist Ted Brennan, and each drawing is accompanied by a cogent, in-depth explanatory caption.
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 Was great, now dated December 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Published in 1983, this must have been the bible for racers. Now, changes in the rules make some of the tatics obsolete. Still much of what Melges writes is excellent racing advise and remains applicable today. Definately worth the read, but becareful using the tactics if other boats are involved.
 A "Must Have" April 10, 2007
This book offers a little bit of basic, medium and advanced techniques and will certainly help sailors that are willing to achieve better places on races. In spite of its age (issued on 1983) it offers concepts that are still being practiced by sailors all over the world.
Sailing Smart is smart sailing November 3, 2006
I have been sailing for 20 years and had prided myself on becoming a pretty good sailor. My family and I have been on sailing vacations in the BVI, sail off-shore of Charleston, SC and enjoy weekend boat camping. Then, last year, I joined a weekend racing crew and found out I didn't know as much as I thought I did. We finished dead last in our first two races. My pride was bruised but I asked around the club and the resource most recommended was Sailing Smart by Melges.
This book is a gold mine. Buddy Melges lays out his wealth of experience and sailing knowledge in clear, easy to understand examples and tips. Understanding the little tweaks to make in any given situation improved our racing and my family sailing as well. We now arrive at our favorite gunk hole earlier and ended the season 8th out of 19.
I highly recommend this book
Racing Skipper's Must Have June 28, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This review refers to "Sailing Smart" By Buddy Melges and Charles Mason...
Sailing season is in full swing. Day sailors, live aboards and racers are taking to the water, and although there is something to be gotten from this read for all of the above mentioned, this is a must read and geared towards racing sailors, and particularly Skippers. It is not a book for beginners, or those wanting to learn how to sail. A good knowledge of boating and sailing terms, and hands on experience is practically a prerequisite.It's for those serious about the sport.For those looking for more along the lines of help with the basics, I would recommend "Basic Sailing"(Diana Jessie) or "Sailing Fundamentals(Gary Jobson). These are both a great help, have glossaries and will prepare you for your certification test. See my reviews if interested. If you are completely new, hands-on lessons are a must.
"Sailing Smart" is an excellent look at what it takes for racers to become champions. It's a treasure chest of advice from a champion. It's a read that you will not only find extremely helpful, but one that is so well written and interesting to racers, that you can read it straight through the first time around, and use it often to refer back to and practice(practice, practice) for specific maneuvers.
Melges will take you from the beginning; preparing yourself and your crew, mentally and physically,preparing your equipment, understanding the elements, tactics for every leg of the race from the starting point to the finish, and some wonderful reflections on racing and winning. Every detail, no matter how small is talked about, and readiness for every situation that may occur is stressed. There are times when inches may make a difference, and this book will help you gain them. You will also find many illustrations, so you can visualize the maneuvers talked about.
This book is nearly 20 years old. Sure there is new equipment coming out all the time, but "Sailing Smart" is just that. Smart Sailing! Learning to work with mother nature, getting the most from your sails, getting just the shape you need to pick up some speed, these things will never be out of date.
A must have for every Skipper's library.(also a good read for crew members as well).I think even the very experienced can gain from the read. Just reading it through the first time will have you wanting to get involved in a race, and practicing the maneuvers, learning to read the wind will build your confidence as well.
If you think about sailing all the time, this book is for you. After the read, you will not be able to think of anything else!
See you at the finish line!....Laurie
valuable tips March 19, 2006
for all that wish to improve the saling skills and achiev better regata performance this book will guide you between the teory and practical. Very good.
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