Your comprehensive reference for sailboat racing Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing hasaccompanied sailors to regattas since 1965. This newedition of the book--known to all simply as “Elvstrom”and famous for its plastic boats and wind arrows--incorporates the complete text of the InternationalSailing Federation’s (ISAF) 2012 rules changes. It featurescolor-coded explanations and interpretations ofthe rules with the help of two-color bird’s-eye-viewdrawings. It also offers a full-color chart of race signals,a graphic quick-reference locator for the rules, a summaryof recent rules changes, and procedural notes forfiling a protest.

Now in its 17th edition, this bestselling pocket reference for racers has sold over 320,000 copies in the English language alone, and has been the most trusted reference for racing sailors at all levels for over 40 years.Completely revised to cover the new rules for 2013-2016, it includes the full text of the racing rules, and a handy quick reference guide to the latest changes at the front. Bird's-eye illustrations show exactly how to interpret each rule, and there is a section on how to present your case in a protest.Each rule is carefully analysed, and the situations likely to be met with in a race are explained with clear and helpful bird's-eye diagrams, all cross-referenced to the relevant case studies provided by the ISAF.The book also comes with the famous model boats for use in protests, and there are signal flags on the back cover for easy reference on the race course. The book and the model boats are packaged within a plastic wallet to keep everything together and protect it all from spray. It is the perfect pocket reference for racers in every type of boat - dinghy, keelboat or yacht.

Written by a sailing Olympian, this has been the most-trusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over 45 years and has sold 320,000 copies in the English language alone. 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, Paul Elvstrom Explains also includes the full text of the racing rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest and the back cover shows signal flags for easy reference on the race course. This is the perfect pocket reference for racers in every type of boat: dinghy, keelboat or yacht.

'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' – Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor Paul Elvstrom is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF). Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an overhead projector. This edition is completely revised to cover the new rules issued for 2021–24. It includes the full text of the latest rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest, and the back cover shows the signal flags for instant easy reference on the race course. Long established as the most accessible and most trusted guide to the racing rules, Paul Elvstrom Explains is a must-have. Whether racing in a dinghy, keelboat or large yacht, it is the perfect pocket reference for those who want to win.

The biggest selling rules book on the market, valued by racers of all ages for decades.

The essential guide to the racing rules from one of the sport's greatest champions--understand the rules and understand the winning mentality. "This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor" – Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor Paul Elvstrom is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF). Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an overhead projector. This edition is completely revised to cover the new rules issued for 2021–24. It includes the full text of the latest rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest, and the back cover shows the signal flags for instant easy reference on the race course. Long established as the most accessible and most trusted guide to the racing rules, Paul Elvstrom Explains is a must-have. Whether racing in a dinghy, keelboat or large yacht, it is the perfect pocket reference for those who want to win.