Re: Dinghy sailing in bigger winds

Pete <pstyles@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:

> T. Newsman wrote:
>
>> Schöön Martin <Martin.Schoon@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>Frank Bethwaithe's 10+ years old book High Performance Sailing
>>>is full of tuning and handling tips in various wind and wave
>>>conditions.
>>>
>>>--
>>
>> It's available on amazon uk from about 15 GBP.
>>
>> Stan
> ... but it's one hell of a technical read, and I would question

I don't think so but then I am used to reading peer reviewed 
scientific literature.

Very roughly speaking that book contains three sections: One on
how boats work and boat design, one on wind and weather and one
on boat handling and tuning. The latter two are very good and
should be read by anyone who want to improve his or hers sailing
skills. It may be too much for the OP's sons but should be OK
for the OP I think.

But reading will not be enough. Practice is what makes it work
in the end.

-- 
Martin Schöön             "Problems worthy of attack
                           show their worth by hitting back."
		                                   Piet Hein