Be Your Own Sailing Coach by Jon Emmett

Be Your Own Sailing Coach by Jon Emmett

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In this practical self-coaching guide for the serious racing buff, veteran sailing coach Jon Emmett explains how anyone can improve his or her sailing technique in manageable stages. By breaking down racing into 12 key topics, Emmett shows how aspiring yacht racers can learn to measure their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Be Your Own Sailing Coach by Jon Emmett

The ultimate self-learning guide to sailboat racing In this practical self-coaching guide for the serious racing buff, veteran sailing coach Jon Emmett explains how anyone can improve his or her sailing technique in manageable stages. By breaking down racing into 20 key topics, Emmett shows how aspiring yacht and dinghy racers can learn to measure their own strengths and weaknesses and improve key skills step by step. The book also includes practical tips and wisdom from Olympic champions including Paul Goodison and Joe Glanfield.
"This comprehensive overview covers the theoretical and practical aspects of corporate governance and ethics" Yachts & Yachting Friday 30 May 2008 "...the book is idea[l] for anyone who wants to take their sailing up a level. Motor Boat & Yachting May 2008 "...the book is idea[l] for anyone who wants to take their sailing up a level." Yachts & Yachting Friday 18 April 2008
Jon Emmett is a successful Laser Radial sailor, representing the UK internationally for over 15 years. He has ranked number one in the UK for nine years, won the Europa cup series and European Springs, and twice finished top five in the World Championships. He is currently embarking on his third Olympic campaign. Jon has been a professional coach since 2000 and has coached up to Olympic level, specialising in single-handed boats and team racing. He is also the training officer for the UK Laser class association.
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ISBN 13 9780470319291
ISBN 10 0470319291
Title Be Your Own Sailing Coach
Author Jon Emmett
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Fernhurst Books Limited
Year published 2008-04-01
Number of pages 290
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.