The ILCA Book

Tim Davison, Jon Emmett

Edition:	2024
Format:	Paperback
Size:	240 x 170 mm

£16⁹⁹

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ILCA Sailing Guide

Master the techniques of ILCA dinghy sailing

The ILCA Book is your comprehensive guide to mastering the skills and techniques needed to excel in ILCA dinghy sailing.

This updated edition, formerly known as The Laser Book, reflects the recent changes in the class and provides expert advice for sailors of all levels, from beginners to those striving to win championships. Whether you're new to the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, or ILCA 7, this book offers valuable insights and practical guidance to help you improve your performance on the water.

Comprehensive Coverage

The ILCA Book covers a wide range of topics, including:

Setting up your ILCA dinghy
Basic sailing techniques and boat handling
Developing skills on all points of sailing
Race tuning and advanced techniques
Racing strategies and tactics
Specific advice for each rig (ILCA 4, 6, and 7)

Expert Guidance

Written by ILCA experts Tim Davison and Jon Emmett, with contributions from Olympic gold medallists, world champions, and their coaches, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. With over 350 photographs and 50 diagrams, it provides clear and concise guidance on all aspects of ILCA sailing.

About the Authors

Tim Davison is a lifelong ILCA sailor with extensive experience in racing and cruising. He has authored numerous sailing books and is a five-time British Moth National Champion.

Jon Emmett is a successful ILCA Radial sailor, professional coach, and National, European, and World champion. He has represented the UK internationally and coached Olympic gold medallist Lijia Xu.

Praise for The ILCA Book

"This book provides both the basics and so many of those details I spend my life looking for! ... the best learning resource for the class." — Micky Beckett, Team GBR ILCA 7 athlete, Paris 2024 Olympics