“It represents a breakthrough in the way that it relates the theoretical aspects of wind, seastate and rig shape to the way a crew would sail and handle a boat during a race. It has the potential to be a standard reference work on the subject and will not quickly date. It is a book that my Olympic squad will benefit from.”–Rod Carr, British Olympic Sailing Team Manager

“Frank’s book is a treasure chest, full of brilliant insights into the ways of air and water as they flow around our sailing boats. Best of all, he tells us what to do when we go sailing.”–Alan Payne, Designer of America’s Cup challengers Gretal I and II

“Allowed only one ‘if only’ in yacht racing . . . it would have been to have read Frank Bethwaite’s High Performance Sailing years ago and to have it available for constant reference. Taking all the advice which he offers from his wide experience would have made championship winning a great deal easier.”–Bob Fisher, Journalist, broadcaster and winner of many national and international sailing championships

“The most significant scientific thinking about sailboat racing to come along in three decades. A brilliant and important book for serious racing sailors.”–Ed Adams, US Sailing Team Coach; national, North American, and world champion sailor

“Bethwaite’s grasp of the entire spectrum of sailing speed is unique and formidable.”–Gerry Hoyt, Yacht designer, sailing speed innovator

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