David Houghton Wind Strategy – Understanding Wind Patterns for Competitive Sailing Paperback Book
Essential sailing guide explaining how to identify, interpret, and use wind shifts and weather patterns to gain a tactical advantage on the racecourse.
- Author: David Houghton
- Publisher: Fernhurst Books
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781909911543
- Number of Pages: 96
- Dimensions: 240 x 170 mm
- Language: English
- Explains the fundamentals of wind behaviour and racecourse weather patterns
- Covers oscillating, persistent, and geographic wind shifts
- Provides practical techniques for spotting wind changes on the water
- Helps sailors make better tactical decisions based on wind strategy
- Includes guidance on reading clouds, gusts, and local weather influences
- Suitable for dinghy racers, keelboat sailors, and club racing competitors
- Features clear illustrations and practical race-focused examples
- Part of the Sail to Win sailing performance series
- Written by experienced sailor, coach, and meteorologist David Houghton
Wind Strategy by David Houghton is a practical guide to understanding the wind patterns that influence sailing performance and race results. Drawing on meteorological expertise and competitive sailing experience, the book explains how to recognise wind shifts, predict changes, and position your boat to take advantage of developing conditions. Whether racing on inland lakes, estuaries, or coastal waters around Ireland, sailors will gain valuable insight into reading the racecourse more effectively. Ideal for club racers and experienced competitors alike, this book helps transform weather awareness into faster, smarter tactical decisions on the water.
