Australian Sailing December 2010 sets you up for summer

The December 2010 issue of Australian Sailing has valuable tips for better racing.

America's Cup winning tactician David Dellenbaugh shows you how to win one-on-one battles during a fleet race, while Mark Reynolds of Quantum Sails explains the best way to conduct two-boat testing.

Tony Bull has advice on lasting the distance in long ocean races - don't spend all your enthusiasm early - and Australian Sailing Team fitness consultant Andrew Verdon relates Michael Blackburn's top 10 tips for sailing fitness.

The December issue also contains the final chapter of former editor Vanessa Dudley's Masterclass column, covering some more unique ways to avoid winning yacht races, while Di Pearson reports on the 12 Metre America's Cup reunion in Newport, Rhode Island - where Gordon Ingate models THAT t-shirt!

There is an exclusive interview with ISAF Sailor of the Year, Tom Slingsby, on bouncing back from the disappointment of Beijing, boat tests of the Multi23 and Weta trimarans, a look at why the Farr 40 class has endured for so long (amateur drivers, rockstar crews) and excellent weather information for Sydney-Hobart and Sail Melbourne competitors.

As a special bonus for Victorians, this issue includes the Sail Melbourne program.

You can buy the magazine at your local newsagency, but to ensure you receive every copy, the best plan is to subscribe in time for Christmas.

Call 1800 807 760 or email subscriptions@yaffa.com.au.