Bethwaite collected copious wind data that led him to write his first book, high. Frank bethwaite dfc, oam 26 may 1920, wanganui, new zealand 12 may 2012 was a boat designer, author and olympic meteorologist. Frank bethwaite dfc oam, the designer of the tasar among many other things. This book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them. But whilst they applied scientific theories to boat construction, they didnt apply science to practical boat handling. Apr 20, 2010 to get back to my original point, the books, referred to by frank bethwaite himself as hps1 and hps2, are two distinct works. Frank bethwaite refers to the older book as hps1 and this book as hps2. Robert lloyd, island sailing club one of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing faster, and without doubt, a must for every racing sailor yachts and yachting some people like to sail. Fast handling technique ebook written by frank bethwaite. Frank bethwaites previous books were groundbreaking bibles that applied scientific theories to how sails and hulls interact with wind and water to influence boat speed.
Rejecting the idea that luck or innate talent are the keys to success, frank bethwaite shows how knowledge truly is power. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite waterstones. Fast handling technique frank bethwaite 9781408154168. Higher performance sailing, frank bethwaite shop online. Set to be a groundbreaking reference for racing sailors the new bible of racing knowledgefollows in the hallowed footsteps of its predecessor, high performance sailing, regarded as the bible for racerscontains all new research and the application of apparent wind sailing techniques for the new breed of racing boatsfor all racing sailors at whatever level, and for. According to amazon, both consists of 448 pages and i believe they cover pretty much the same subject although the subtitle suggests that one of. High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Frank bethwaite passed away peacefully after a short illness on saturday 12 may 2012, surrounded by his family. This book is not a revision of hps1 but really a completely new book that picks up from, and in many cases revises, the information set out in hps1. I know this because i attended a presentation where. News and features from the official website for world sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing. Frank bethwaite in high performance sailing, section 5. He repeats himself as one might expect a 90 year old to do.
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. It is the cheapest bit of gofaster gear you can buy. Fast handling technique isbn 9781408154168 pdf epub frank. Although this boat lost out, the winning entry, the 49erfx from mackay boats which developed a new mast and suit of sails does feature bethwaite s 49er hull. The text above, demonstrates frank bethwaites original and innovative concept of yacht racing today.
But whilst they applied scientific theories to boat construction, they didnt apply science to practical. Frank bethwaite, the father of high performance sailing. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fast handling technique. High vs higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite several big online book retailers have made the mistake that higher performance sailing is merely the second edition of high performance sailing. Faster racing techniques by frank bethwaite 2011, paperback at the best. This book is the result of many years painstaking research and his intuitive deductions will influence almost every aspect of the sport. He joined the royal new zealand air force at the outbreak of the second. In 1960, something unexpected was happening to frank bethwaite, a professional pilot and avid sailor. The late frank bethwaite has coached every level of wouldbe champion from basic to olympic standard.
Frank bethwaite dfc, oam was a boat designer, author and olympic meteorologist. High vs higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite. Bethwaite built his first boat a 16 ft sailing canoe as a teenager. Without saying, one of the finest books i have come across on this subject, and should be read by all those yachtsmen and women who. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques the bible for racing sailors, from. Fast handling technique isbn 9781408154168 pdf epub. Bethwaite360 is committed to supplying all components of high performance sailing, specialising in 49ers, 49erfx, 29ers, tasars and lasers boats and parts. I know this because i attended a presentation where he talked about a very small part of it at northbridge sailing club a month or so ago. By means of extensive research, and working with sailors of different racing calibre, bethwaite analyses how to harness the apparent wind for increased speed and better position on your rivals. From the author of the bestselling high performance sailing and higher performance sailing comes the first scientific analysis of what makes fast sailors fast. This is frank bethwaites groundbreaking achievement in higher performance sailing. Based on 25 years of research and olympic coaching, high performance sailing reinvents the strategies of sailboat racing.
It presents revolutionary explanations of wind prediction and boat design, a fundamental rethinking of how to sail a boat fastliterally faster than the wind. May 27, 2011 im thinking of getting either the high or the higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite. High performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques the bible for racing sailors, from dinghies right through to americas cup boats. Mar 15, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of frank bethwaite books online. Franks new book higher performance sailing is not another edition of his high performance sailing book, it is a completely new title. Within his own family, three are olympic champions and three are world champions in four classes. Fast handling technique by frank bethwaite books on. He is the author of the landmark books high performance sailing and higher performance sailing, both published by adlard coles nautical. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read higher performance sailing. May 12, 20 fast handling technique ebook written by frank bethwaite.
Fast handling technique, frank bethwaite shop online for. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank bethwaite books online. So, instead, heres something useful which would be difficult to find elsewhere online, the table of contents of both books. These indicate the direction of the approaching wind with absolute accuracy. Our huge worldwide range of books on learning racing sailing. By means of extensive research, and working with sailors of differentracing calibre, bethwaite analyses how to harness the apparent windfor increased speed and better position on your rivals. Frank bethwaite, 19202012 frank bethwaite devoted his life to sailing through things air or water.
High performance sailing is regarded by many as the definitive work of sailing speed. High performance sailing by frank bethwaite, paperback. Bethwaite submitted the 29erxx, a souped up 29er with bigger sails. Higher performance sailing willprovide the key to racing sailors dreams. According to amazon, both consists of 448 pages and i believe they cover pretty much the same subject although the subtitle suggests that one of them is about boat handling while the others about racing. Faster racing techniques by frank bethwaite at indigo.
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Sep 01, 1993 based on 25 years of research and olympic coaching, high performance sailing reinvents the strategies of sailboat racing. Higher performance sailing ebook by frank bethwaite. It is a book that my olympic squad will benefit from. Jan 01, 20 this is generally an excellent book with an ambitious agenda to change the way sailing is taught. Bob ross, australian sailing high performance sailing is now regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string of endorsements from. High performance sailing 9780877424192 by bethwaite, frank and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Im thinking of getting either the high or the higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Faster handling techniques ebook written by frank bethwaite. This book is not a revision of hps1 but really a completely new book that picks up. I think it was published hastily just before frank bethwaite passed away, and could have benefitted from copious editing.
High performance sailing by frank bethwaite goodreads. Faster handling techniques by frank bethwaite monumental. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second edition has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments. Mar 15, 2011 high performance sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. This is frank bethwaite s groundbreaking achievement in higher performance sailing. On the other hand, we may take pleasure in when you have almost any details about the item, and so are prepared to present the idea. I know this from my own correspondence with the author, and i recently got hold of both books. Higher performance sailing by frank bethwaite overdrive. Basing tactical decisions on rules of thumb about local wind conditions, he and his wife. His family boasts no less than 3 olympic medallists and 3 world champions in 4 different classes. From the author of the bestselling high performance sailing. Frank bethwaite s fast handling technique was published in january 20 about 7 months after he passed away at almost 92 years old. Frank bethwaite has been at the leading edge of national and world class sailing for over sixty years. Apart from his own outstanding racing successes, he has coached every level of wouldbe champion from basic to olympic standard.
Fishpond new zealand, fast handling technique by frank bethwaitebuy. Fast handling technique by frank bethwaite goodreads. Although this boat lost out, the winning entry, the 49erfx from mackay boats which developed a new mast and suit of sails does feature bethwaites 49er hull. Mar 15, 2011 this book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them. Based on 25 years of research and olympic coaching, high pe. Frank bethwaite sad to say, currently and we dont have got specifics of this performer frank bethwaite. Shiny streaks, or wind lanes appear between the darker areas.
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