So, instead, heres something useful which would be difficult to find elsewhere online, the table of contents of both books. Apr 20, 2010 to get back to my original point, the books, referred to by frank bethwaite himself as hps1 and hps2, are two distinct works. But he repeats it in ways that if you pay attention you will learn quite a bit. Frank s new book higher performance sailing is not another edition of his high performance sailing book, it is a completely new title. Frank bethwaite in high performance sailing, section 5. Frank bethwaite dfc, oam 26 may 1920, wanganui, new zealand 12 may 2012 was a boat designer, author and olympic meteorologist. From the author of the bestselling high performance sailing and higher performance sailing comes the first scientific analysis of what makes fast sailors fast.
On the other hand, we may take pleasure in when you have almost any details about the item, and so are prepared to present the idea. Set to be as groundbreaking as its forerunner, higher performance sailing analyses what makes the new breed of hightech racing yachts and dinghies sail so fast, and what will make them sail even faster. I know this because i attended a presentation where. His family boasts no less than 3 olympic medallists and 3 world champions in 4 different classes. May 27, 2011 im thinking of getting either the high or the higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite waterstones. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Bethwaite collected copious wind data that led him to write his first book, high. Our huge worldwide range of books on learning racing sailing. Frank bethwaite passed away peacefully after a short illness on saturday 12 may 2012, surrounded by his family. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Frank bethwaite, 19202012 frank bethwaite devoted his life to sailing through things air or water.
High performance sailing by frank bethwaite goodreads. Faster handling techniques by frank bethwaite monumental. Robert lloyd, island sailing club one of the most readable books on the complex. We will supply and deliver to all countries at the best price and will ensure prompt service and delivery. High vs higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite several big online book retailers have made the mistake that higher performance sailing is merely the second edition of high performance sailing.
High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques the bible for racing sailors, from dinghies right through to americas cup boats. According to amazon, both consists of 448 pages and i believe they cover pretty much the same subject although the subtitle suggests that one of. Frank bethwaites previous books were groundbreaking bibles that applied scientific theories to how sails and hulls interact with wind and water to influence boat speed. Besides the theoretical studies of how boats and their rigs behave in wind and waves we have come to expect from the author, it contains valuable practical advice on. Although this boat lost out, the winning entry, the 49erfx from mackay boats which developed a new mast and suit of sails does feature bethwaite s 49er hull.
From the author of the bestselling high performance sailing. Faster racing techniques 2nd revised edition by frank bethwaite isbn. Frank bethwaite has been at the leading edge of national and world class sailing for over sixty years. Basing tactical decisions on rules of thumb about local wind conditions, he and his wife. Faster racing techniques by frank bethwaite 2011, paperback at the best. Frank bethwaite, the father of high performance sailing. This is frank bethwaite s groundbreaking achievement in higher performance sailing. Within his own family, three are olympic champions and three are world champions in four classes. According to amazon, both consists of 448 pages and i believe they cover pretty much the same subject although the subtitle suggests that one of them is about boat handling while the others about racing. It is a book that my olympic squad will benefit from.
Bethwaite submitted the 29erxx, a souped up 29er with bigger sails. News and features from the official website for world sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing. May 12, 20 fast handling technique ebook written by frank bethwaite. I know this because i attended a presentation where he talked about a very small part of it at northbridge sailing club a month or so ago.
Bethwaite built his first boat a 16 ft sailing canoe as a teenager. This book is the result of many years painstaking research and his intuitive deductions will influence almost every aspect of the sport. By means of extensive research, and working with sailors of different racing calibre, bethwaite analyses how to harness the apparent wind for increased speed and better position on your rivals. Fast handling technique ebook written by frank bethwaite. The text above, demonstrates frank bethwaites original and innovative concept of yacht racing today. It is the cheapest bit of gofaster gear you can buy. Frank bethwaite s fast handling technique was published in january 20 about 7 months after he passed away at almost 92 years old. By means of extensive research, and working with sailors of differentracing calibre, bethwaite analyses how to harness the apparent windfor increased speed and better position on your rivals. These indicate the direction of the approaching wind with absolute accuracy. Robert lloyd, island sailing club one of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing faster, and without doubt, a must for every racing sailor yachts and yachting some people like to sail. This book is not a revision of hps1 but really a completely new book that picks up. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite sailing.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fast handling technique. Jan 01, 20 this is generally an excellent book with an ambitious agenda to change the way sailing is taught. Frank bethwaite also updated his book, high performance sailing, first published in 1984 and last updated in 2008 and republished under the title higher performance sailing faster handling techniques. The late frank bethwaite has coached every level of wouldbe champion from basic to olympic standard. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. But whilst they applied scientific theories to boat construction, they didnt apply science to practical boat handling. It presents revolutionary explanations of wind prediction and boat design, a fundamental rethinking of how to sail a boat fastliterally faster than the wind. But whilst they applied scientific theories to boat construction, they didnt apply science to practical. Higher performance sailing willprovide the key to racing sailors dreams. Based on 25 years of research and olympic coaching, high performance sailing reinvents the strategies of sailboat racing. Faster handling techniques ebook written by frank bethwaite.
Based on 25 years of research and olympic coaching, high pe. High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques the bible for racing sailors, from. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite overdrive. High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Without saying, one of the finest books i have come across on this subject, and should be read by all those yachtsmen and women who. This book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them. Fast handling technique, frank bethwaite shop online for. Faster racing techniques by frank bethwaite at indigo. Higher performance sailing ebook by frank bethwaite. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second edition has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments.
He repeats himself as one might expect a 90 year old to do. Mar 15, 2011 high performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. This book is not a revision of hps1 but really a completely new book that picks up from, and in many cases revises, the information set out in hps1. He joined the royal new zealand air force at the outbreak of the second. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank bethwaite books online. Higher performance sailing will provide the key to racing sailors. High performance sailing is regarded by many as the definitive work of sailing speed.
Fishpond new zealand, fast handling technique by frank bethwaitebuy. Rejecting the idea that luck or innate talent are the keys to success, frank bethwaite shows how knowledge truly is power. Frank bethwaite refers to the older book as hps1 and this book as hps2. Fast handling technique isbn 9781408154168 pdf epub. Mar 15, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of frank bethwaite books online. Set to be a groundbreaking reference for racing sailors the new bible of racing knowledgefollows in the hallowed footsteps of its predecessor, high performance sailing, regarded as the bible for racerscontains all new research and the application of apparent wind sailing techniques for the new breed of racing boatsfor all racing sailors at whatever level, and for. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite buy now. Mar 15, 2011 this book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them. Bob ross, australian sailing high performance sailing is now regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string of endorsements from. Although this boat lost out, the winning entry, the 49erfx from mackay boats which developed a new mast and suit of sails does feature bethwaites 49er hull. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read higher performance sailing. Apart from his own outstanding racing successes, he has coached every level of wouldbe champion from basic to olympic standard. Higher performance sailing, frank bethwaite shop online.
Faster racing techniques by frank bethwaite 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Fast handling technique by frank bethwaite goodreads. He is the author of the landmark books high performance sailing and higher performance sailing, both published by adlard coles nautical. Fast handling technique by frank bethwaite books on. Franks new book higher performance sailing is not another edition of his high performance sailing book, it is a completely new title. High vs higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite. Fast handling technique frank bethwaite 9781408154168. Frank bethwaite dfc oam, the designer of the tasar among many other things. Frank bethwaite dfc, oam was a boat designer, author and olympic meteorologist.
Frank bethwaite sad to say, currently and we dont have got specifics of this performer frank bethwaite. High performance sailing 9780877424192 by bethwaite, frank and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It helped him during his career in the royal new zealand air force, as a commercial pilot. Im thinking of getting either the high or the higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite. High performance sailing by frank bethwaite, paperback. This is frank bethwaites groundbreaking achievement in higher performance sailing. I think it was published hastily just before frank bethwaite passed away, and could have benefitted from copious editing. Fast handling technique isbn 9781408154168 pdf epub frank.
In 1960, something unexpected was happening to frank bethwaite, a professional pilot and avid sailor. Fast handling technique by frank bethwaite overdrive. A pioneer in small boat design and research, frank was the author of high performance sailing 1992 and higher performance sailing 2002 and had just completed his third book on apparent wind sailing to be published later this year by adlard coles. I know this from my own correspondence with the author, and i recently got hold of both books.
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