Most books on the topic of sailing weather are written for larger boats, rendering them all but useless for owners of dinghies, keelboats and windsurfers. This breakthrough title explains how the wind behaves on race courses, be they inland or at sea, and applies those principles to racers of smaller craft. Included axe tips for predicting the winds on a race course by using simple rules of thumb applicable anywhere in the world. Also featured axe summary charts for waterproofing and getting afloat, information on afternoon winds, and analyses of winds at famous racing venues.