Whether racing dinghies or yachts every sailor wants to drive through the fleet & cross the line first In this groundbreaking book international racer Fred Imhoff shows how to do just that By means of on-the-water action shots & detailed commentary about a sailor's tactics sail trim helming crew positioning & psychological attitude Fred shares the secrets of competitive racing success Whether first-time club racer or international America's Cup hotshot every sailor's goal is to constantly improve & stay one step ahead of the competition Fred's logical clinical analyses accompanied by fantastic action shots including many from the 2012 Olympics will be a godsend to budding & improving racers alike From advice on mental preparation honing your gear working the weather & analysing the course to briefing your crew sussing out the other competitors & analysing your mistakes this book is full of never-before-discussed gold dust that will be absolutely indispensable to all racers whatever their age or level