Team Racing Companion Chris Atkins

Master the tactical and technical demands of team racing with this comprehensive guide. Written by a National Championship winner and World Championship-winning coach, this splash-proof companion distils four decades of competitive experience into practical wisdom. Discover essential race-course manoeuvres, critical rules applications, and proven strategies for starts, overtaking, and final beats. Learn team development progressions from novice to champion level, explore umpired sailing protocols, and understand how to optimise individual roles within your crew. Packed with illustrative diagrams and actionable routines, this resource serves Optimist sailors, coaches, parents, school and university competitors, and club keelboat racers seeking measurable performance gains and enhanced enjoyment.