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Following on from the RYA Optimist Handbook, this title is an ideal reference guide for all coaches of Optimist sailors.

Author Alan Williams is one of the world's most experienced and admired Optimist coaches

The book not only benefits from his extensive expertise and skills to covers every aspect of coaching but also includes tips from many international sailing coaches. No Optimist or aspiring Optimist coach can afford to be without it!

Chapters include:

• Basic psychology and mental toughness
• Coaching techniques
• The coaching plan
• Advanced boat handling and speed
• The finish
• Team racing
• Working with parents

The Optimist is durable and relatively easy to handle. It is the perfect introduction for any child new to the sport of sailing and there is a huge international fleet providing high level competition.

Good coaching in Optimists often leads to a young sailor's lifetime enjoyment and promotion of sailing. Many young Optimist sailors go on to Olympic or professional sailing careers - including becoming a coach.

Reviews

This book – coaching for the coaches – is aimed as much at the pros as the parents. The author, one of the world’s leading Optimist Coaches, brings to the book all his expertise, covering every aspect of coaching, with tips and new ideas to help you – pro or parent – on and off the water … it is an invaluable aid. Sailing SA, July 2011

Fantastic and will be of great help… congratulations to Alan Williams and the RYA…RYA Member, March 2011

The depth of influence is reflected in the breadth of advice between these covers. Chris Gowers, GBR Olympic Laser Coach, 2011

I really like the high intensity games included in the book. Stephen Park OBE, RYA Olympic Manager, 2011

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Prize draw winner

This book was launched with a prize draw to win a day with Alan Williams, the book’s author and former GBR Optimist Coach. It was won by Steve Gibbon from Kielder Water Sailing Club in Northumberland. Afterwards, Steve said it was a hugely enjoyable day with much to take away.

Read more about his experience.

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May we recommend?

RYA Optimist Handbook Books £15.50

RYA Laser Handbook Books £17.99