Introduction To Racing Companion

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.

Praise for Introduction To Racing Companion

"This handy flip over book aims to detail everything a newbie racer needs to know about the art of yacht and dinghy racing."
— Yachts & Yachting

"A handy flip-over booklet which acts as a bullet-point refresher and quick reference guide when out on the racecourse."
— Yachts & Yachting

"This booklet, compiled by the racing enthusiasts at Fernhurst Books, is a good start to learn about racing: the rules, the courses, tactics and protests."
— Afloat

About the Author

Fernhurst Books was founded in 1979 by Tim Davison. He sold the company in 2006 to John Wiley. A group of investors, including Tim, bought the list and name back in 2013.

About Fernhurst Books

Fernhurst Books was founded in 1979, initially publishing books related to dinghy racing. The list soon expanded to include cruising and other watersports. In 2006 the business was sold to John Wiley, but in 2013 a group of sailing enthusiasts (including the original founder) bought the list and name back, once again creating an independent nautical publisher owned and run by sailors. Fernhurst continues to publish books that instruct, inform and inspire those with a passion on, in or under the water. Their 140+ titles range from how-to guides to narrative to coffee-table books, covering sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, swimming, diving and fishing.