What one book?

havliii · Post by **havliii** » September 28th, 2013, 6:21 am

I am looking for a recommendation on a good book. I already have a book titled, 'The Symmetry of Sailing.' What I am looking for is another read on the physics of sailing, any suggestions?

Thanks.

Kevin Keller · Post by **Kevin Keller** » September 28th, 2013, 3:00 pm

"High Performance Sailing" by Frank Bethwaite. Best book I have ever read and it covers about everything. Make sure it is that book not "Higher Performance Sailing" which deals more with hydro-foiling sailing.

havliii · Post by **havliii** » September 29th, 2013, 6:27 am

Kevin Keller wrote:"High Performance Sailing" by Frank Bethwaite. Best book I have ever read and it covers about everything.

thanks, just purchased on amazon
any other suggestions out there?

Bill, when can I get your book?

SC15Av8or · Post by **SC15Av8or** » September 29th, 2013, 8:58 am

Cat wars, tactics and expletives. By Sir Ben Ainsley

Bill Roberts · Post by **Bill Roberts** » September 29th, 2013, 9:47 am

Here's a good one, Sailing and Theory and Practice by C. A. Marchaj.

Kevin Keller · Post by **Kevin Keller** » September 30th, 2013, 2:54 am

I just ordered the book Bill, thanks.

Franklin, I hope you were able to order the correct book from Amazon because they kind of mix the two on their page, reviews for the older book and show the older title but the date of publication shows 2011. The one you want was prior to the 2011 book. Frank Bathwaite has since died but he was a wealth of knowledge.

Laz · Post by **Laz** » October 5th, 2013, 4:14 pm

If I read all the words correctly, the earlier book is not available through Amazon, and the later book is mislabeled.

Need to look elsewhere...

GeneHacker · Post by **GeneHacker** » October 5th, 2013, 6:51 pm

I found a copy at half.com hopefully its the right one...

High Performance Sailing by Frank Bethwaite (1996, Paperback) : Frank Bethwaite (1996)
ISBN-10: 0070057990 ; ISBN-13: 9780070057999
Condition: Good
Price: $3.92

Kevin Keller · Post by **Kevin Keller** » October 6th, 2013, 10:55 am

Can't beat that price. It's the correct one.

GeneHacker · Post by **GeneHacker** » October 6th, 2013, 5:32 pm

Awesome, I cannot wait for it to arrive.

Kevin Keller · Post by **Kevin Keller** » October 7th, 2013, 12:08 am

Let me know what you think of it. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Kevin Keller · Post by **Kevin Keller** » October 22nd, 2013, 4:45 pm

DId you gents get your books?

havliii · Post by **havliii** » October 22nd, 2013, 9:09 pm

Kevin Keller wrote:DId you gents get your books?

I put three books on my Christmas list to hopefully head off the usual socks and underwear..................

GeneHacker · Post by **GeneHacker** » October 22nd, 2013, 11:34 pm

I got my copy about a week ago. Its very impressive amount of information...not the easiest read but so far I have learned a ton. I feel like I will need to reread much of it a couple times to have a reasonable chance to retain...its just so full of information...that is mostly new to me.

Kevin Keller · Post by **Kevin Keller** » October 23rd, 2013, 12:52 am

You are 100% right. I have never been able to digest all of the information. I learned a huge amount from the book though and I occasionally pull it out and read it. He was one hell of a smart guy.

I am reading the book Bill recommended and it's good too.

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