Download or read book The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing written by Gary Jobson and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2004-02-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of the best-known figures in all of sailing and a leading authority on Optimist sailing and racing, The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing is the ideal training manual for young skippers, their parents, and their coaches. The most comprehensive sailing guide to the International Optimist dinghy class features: Step-by-step instructions on every aspect of beginning sailing More than 100 stunning photographs and helpful illustrations Useful tips and winning tactics for competitive racing Special advice sections for parents and coaches