I find in the internet this link to the jon emmett book be youre own sailing coach. Sir ben ainslie, one of the most successful sailors in olympic history said this book is an enthralling account of lilys life i commend this book to. Ben tan the complete introduction to laser racing not written by world champion but biggest and most complete with training and medical section. It is an invaluable guide on how to perform at the top of the laser class or, indeed, any singlehanded sailing dinghy.
Can someone give pdf version of ben ainslie book laser. Ben ainslie is clearly a master sailor, a genius at it. Sir ben ainslie is the most successful olympic sailor of all time. Ben ainslie s fourth gold medal brings waves of relief packed crowd on weymouth clifftops sees olympic champion pull off greatest success, but he didnt make it plain sailing steven. Book sir ben ainlsie champion sailor gordon poole agency ltd. Sir ben ainslie won his first two olympic medals silver, then gold in the laser class. Ben ainslie is the fastest laser sailor on the planet. After winning gold in sydney he wrote fernhurst books the laser campaign manual which remains the only howto book he has written. Im not so stupid as to think i did it alone modest hero sir ben ainslie on the americas cup triumph he helped secure, and the sailing childhood that set him on course to. I do however get the feeling that ben ainslie does things a little differently than most others. By the age of sixteen ben was laser radial world champion.
Ben ainslie, laser campaign manual tacking youtube. Ainslies book is still in print and is available through amazon. Sir ben ainslie won his first two olympic medals silver, then gold in the laser. Ben ainslie great britain robert scheidt brazil michael blackburn australia. Ben ainslie racing royal yacht squadron racing ltd. Autobiography of britains greatest olympic sailor by ben ainslie isbn. Book sir ben ainslie prime performers booking agency. Written in bens naive style of narrative, the book nevertheless is chock full of tips for the budding laser sailor. Ben ainslie the laser campaign manual innorutracker. This new edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of that first of his four olympic gold medals.
I found his descriptions of being fast on different points of sail lacking in basic detail on the basic points. In may 2012, ben ainslie was the first of eight thousand carriers to carry the olympic torch in the uk. Ben ainslie, laser campaign manual beating youtube. After winning his gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him this medal in this book. Tim davidson the laser book some of the best pictures. Contact the champions speakers agency to book sir ben ainslie for your event today. As such, i dont think he connects with average sailors. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Ben ainslie the laser campaign manual includes a cd rom. Ben ainslie, laser campaign manual beating fernhurst books. Ben ainslie is the most accomplished laser sailor i have ever worked with. The laser campaign manual by ben ainslie 31mar2002 paperback on. Sir ben ainslie and wife georgie welcome a baby girl see. His team competed in the ac45 class of the 2011 americas cup world series, 2014 extreme sailing series and set a multihull record for the round the island.
Jul 21, 2016 congratulations to sir ben ainslie and his wife georgie, who have welcomed their first child together. Dec 11, 2010 can someone give pdf version of ben ainslie book laser campaign manual. Aspects of both were good but they also contradicted each other but i guess that is just a difference in sailing techniques. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Personal information and olympic statictics of the athlete. At just nineteen years old, ben won his first olympic silver medal in. For example he talks about adjusting the hiking strap, yet there are no pictures or detail about how this is done. Ben ainslies laser campaign manual by ainslie, ben the. Ben then decided to switch to finn class and went on to win a gold medal at each of the next three olympics athens, beijing and london. Sailing at the 2000 summer olympics laser wikipedia. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that. From the tender age of eight, ben ainslie showed a natural aptitude as a sailor, spending much of his childhood out on a boat with his parents in his native cornwall, in the south west of england.
It is the only howto book that the worlds 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 bens skills and thought process. He won 5 olympic medals in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 in sailing. Four years later, again sailing the laser, he achieved every athletes dream of olympic gold at the sydney 2000 olympic games. Buy the laser campaign manual book online at low prices in. Sir ben ainslie is the worlds most successful olympic sailors with four gold and one silver medals to his name. This book should be read with a more comprehensive text. His career in sailing began at the age of eight and by 16 he was laser radial world champion. Four years later, he achieved a lifelong dream of winning olympic gold in the laser class in sydney. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ben ainslie books online. Ben ainslie, laser campaign manual running youtube.
The laser campaign manual rev edition by ainslie, ben published by fernhurst books ltd. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that medal in this book. Then at just nineteen years old ben won his first olympic silver medal in the laser class at the atlanta 1996 olympic games. Jun 09, 2017 sir ben ainslie has pledged to bounce back after his dream of returning the americas cup to britain ended with defeat by new zealand in the challenger semifinal. Buy the laser campaign manual book online at best prices in india on. Explore books by ben ainslie with our selection at. Official site of sir ben ainslie, the most successful olympic sailor of all time. Sir ben ainslie cbe prolific olympic sailor booking agent. This is the facebook page for quadruple olympic gold medallist and americas cup winner sir ben ainslie.
Ben ainslie vows to bounce back after costly americas cup. The couple announced the happy news on thursday, and shared the first photo of their bundle of. Ben ainslie, laser campaign manual roll tacking youtube. The laser campaign manual by ben ainslie, paperback barnes. This pack is a colourful, detailed account of how to dominate the worlds hottest class. Regent house, 50 holly walk, leamington spa, warwickshire, cv32 4hy, tel. Here are the secrets that won him olympic gold, shown in words, photo sequences, video clips and his commentary. His career in sailing began at the age of eight with his family in cornwall. Ben s nomination period began with victory in at the 2003 isaf world championship in the finn. At his first ever olympic games, ben won an olympic silver medal, and in the next four olympic games he went on to win consecutive gold medals, cementing his position as not only as britains most successful olympic sailor of all time but also the most successful olympic sailor in history. It wasnt long before he was competing, and in 1993, aged just 16, he claimed the first of his 11 world titles, in the laser class. Nov, 2008 i have got both the ben ainslie book and the complete book of laser sailing by dick tilman. Brimming with photographs, it is a colourful, detailed account of how to dominate in your fleet.
The laser campaign manual by ben ainslie 31mar2002. Ben ainslie, laser campaign manual starting youtube. His determination, fitness and sheer natural talent are quite extraordinary. In january 2012, ben ainslie announced the formation of a team to compete in the americas cup, called ben ainslie racing bar.
From psychology, goal setting and getting the boat right to speed, fitness and training this book illustrates how to win a championship. Read download the complete book of laser sailing pdf pdf. The laser campaign manual by ben ainslie 20020416 on. It is the only howto book that the worlds most successful olympic sailor has. Join facebook to connect with ben ainslie and others you may know. To find out more or purchase a book, please visit skip navigation sign in. Ben ainslie, british sailing champion who became the mostdecorated olympic mariner of all time when he captured his fourth career gold medal fifth medal overall at the 2012 games in london. Top tips from the worlds most successful olympic sailor sail to win by ainslie cbe, sir ben apr 17, 2020 paperback. Apr 16, 2002 ben ainslie is clearly a master sailor, a genius at it.
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