Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing [With Plastic Boat Models]

By Soren Krause

Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing has accompanied sailors to regattas since 1965. This new edition of the book--known to all simply as Elvstrom and famous for its plastic boats and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071456260
• ISBN13: 9780071456265
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

The best and most concise racing rule book

Many racing rule books are just too complicated and have a hard time bridging the gap between the official rule book and the explanation. Paul Elvstrom does just that - this is the only book on the subject you will ever need.

You have to read this book if you care about the rules

Yes, it's getting close to the end of 2008, but get either this book or the next version, for some real study on the mechanics of the rules and case studies. In the case studies, is where this book really earns its price. There are clearly illustrated scenarios that make you understand the rules _in application_. I can't see how a serious racer can get by without this book in their arsenal. It won my boat a protest just a few weeks ago in a situation with two port boats and a crossing starboard boat!

All the tools

Besides being a great resource, it has the plastic cut-outs so useful in explaining the rules or recreating scenarios on the water.

Love it

I like this book so well my son is going to order his own copy.

It is a must

This book has become the usual refernce source for every racer and Race Officer