Written by a sailing Olympian, this is the most-trusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over forty-five years.
The unique approach devised by Paul Elvstrom offers bird's-eye views and detailed explanations of how the rules are applied to racing situations, with each cross-referenced to the relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF). Completely revised to cover the new rules for 2017-2020, Elvstrom Explains also includes the full text of all the sailboat racing rules, with a quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a handy and confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest. This is the perfect pocket reference for racers in every type of boat: dinghy, keelboat, or megayacht.