The author was intimately involved in the development of the Australian 18 Ft. Skiff Class. Based on his experience with this class he considers in turn the various elements which effect boat speed: wind, water, and the boat itself, and concludes with a study of how to achieve the best performance with every combination of these factors. '....one of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing faster and without doubt a must for every racing sailor' Yachts and Yachting. Likely to become a classic.