The Laser Campaign Manual: Winning Secrets from the Olympic Gold Medallist

By Ben Ainslie

Sir Ben Ainslie won his first two Olympic medals (silver, then gold) in the Laser Class. After winning his gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him this medal in this book. Brimming with photographs, this is a colourful, detailed account of how to dominate the world's hottest class. From psychology, goal setting, getting the boat right to speed, fitness and training - this book illustrates how to win a championship. Plus, access to incredible video clips of Ainslie starting, sailing downwind and manoeuvring. This book is the only how-to book that the world's most successful Olympic sailor has written and so, while he and the Laser class have moved on, this is the only place where you can gain access to Ben's skills and thought process. It remains an invaluable guide as to how to perform at the top of the Laser class or, indeed, any single-handed sailing dinghy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1898660905
• ISBN13: 9781898660903
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Fernhurst Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Practical book for anyone racing small sail boats.

Lots of good info from an expert sailor. Must read for anyone who sails small boats, not just Lasers.

The only Laser XD manual you'll ever need

Forget those books with lots of theories, Ben Ainslie, an Olympic Gold-Medalist, has gifted the XD sailing community with this book. Although it may look simple, all his tricks really works at sea, and there are complex reasons for being so if you are keen enough to consult books on aerodynamics or fluid mechanics just to check him out (I studied Aerospace Engineering in College). If you are serious in the sport, just playback the inclusive VCD for a thousand time, and of course, practice his posture, you will never be disappointed.

Ben Ainslie's Laser Campaign Manual

There is a CD included which is not mentioned by the advert. This shows Ben demonstrating 9 disciplines, such as starting and running downwind, with his voice narrating. This makes the techniques come to life and a lot easier to follow. You can't really argue with the advice of the Olympic Gold Medallist - this book has already taken precious seconds off my times! No Laser Sailor can afford to be without this book!!!