Book description
From one of the world's most respected sailors-the knowledge and
secrets every sailor needs
Peter Isler, two-time America's Cup winner, has sailed in and won
hundreds of races over the last forty years. In that time, he has
acquired a vast array of knowledge about sailing techniques and
tactics, not to mention a boatload or two of entertaining stories
along the way. In this book, he brings them all together into a single
guide to help you make the most of your time on the water, whether
you're going for a leisurely sail with friends or competing to win.
- Filled with tips and secrets every sailor craves, from the
international competitor to the weekend dinghy sailor
- Includes wisdom and advice gleaned from Peter's time spent sailing
with top international sailors, from America's Cup veterans Ted
Turner, Dennis Conner and Russell Coutts to and three-time Olympic
gold medalist Ben Ainslie
- Covers a range of important sailing topics, including
understanding the inner game, leading a team, reading the wind,
preparing your boat (and yourself), and much more
Filled with information that will help you become a better sailor,
Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets is an
invaluable source of guidance you'll rely on every time you set sail.
Regarded for his calming nature in the heat of battle and his
friendly shoreside manner,
PETER ISLER
("Pedro") is one of the world's best known and most respected
sailors. He is a two-time winner of the America's Cup, a television
personality, an America's Cup analyst, and a popular motivational
speaker. Isler has been involved in every America's Cup campaign since
winning it as navigator aboard Dennis Conner's Stars & Stripes in
1987; he sailed in his fifth cup campaign as navigator for the BMW
Oracle Racing Team in 2007. During his college years, he was part of
Yale University's national championship winning team and was awarded the
coveted Collegiate Sailor of the Year trophy his sophomore year. The
coauthor of the bestselling Sailing For Dummies (Wiley), Isler is
President of Isler Sailing International and remains active as a
professional sailor, an author, and a motivational speaker.
