Download or read book Sail Smart written by Mark Chisnell and published by *Wiley Nautical. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master your instruments and turn on-board information into racing results Modern sailors are bombarded with a wealth of information from their on-board instruments. From apparent and true wind speed to boat speed and speed over the, there's no shortage of data to interpret. Sail Smart shows you how to become the master of your instruments and make the right calls every time, knowing for certain when to tack, which shift to look out for, how the tide can work for or against you, and much more. With diagrams and full-color photographs throughout, this accessible and instructional guide turns information into excellence. •Unlock your winning potential •Maximise your onboard instruments •Learn to think like a professional yachtsman