of Michael Blackburn's record crossing of the Bass Strait between Australia and Tasmania. Includes the whole story, the planning, training, waiting for the weather window, launching in the dark and managing fatigue on this 13 hour epic crossing in a Laser.

It's great! In its range, authority and layout, I'm sure this Laser racing book, is the best single handed dinghy sailing book in existence." - Neil Spurway, Professor of Exercise Physiology, and sailing coach

"A complete guide to the boat that has been the beginning to so many great sailing careers." - Iain Percy, Finn Gold Medalist, 2000 Olympics.

Sail Fitter (2nd Edition) by Michael Blackburn:

The first book sold out fast. The second edition has been comprehensively updated and is sure to sell fast. Don't wait too long! Sail Fitter is the complete guide to improving your fitness for sailboat racing. Sail Fitter is based on scientific principles that are easy to apply.

Sail Fitter includes over 100 photos illustrating training exercises. The text discusses gaining and losing weight, sailing nutrition, specific training sessions, hiking technique, trapezing fitness, sailboarding fitness, planning training, home fitness tests, recovery, sailing clothing, lower back health, travel, youth and masters training, on-water training and skill learning.

Author Michael Blackburn was Bronze medalist in Sydney 2000.