Sail Smart

On board instruments present modern sailors with a wealth of information. There’s apparent and true windspeed, boat speed, speed over ground and velocity made good – to name just a few. But what do the numbers really mean and how do you use them to win races? Sail Fast answers these questions and turns on-board information into racing results. Mark Chisnell gives an expect guide on how to turn the theory into practice to ensure you stay ahead of the fleet. By mastering your instruments you can make the right calls every time and know for certain when to tack, which shift to look out for and how the tide can work with or against you. With colour diagrams throughout, this instructional guide turns information into excellence.