This DVD shows the most frequent situations that occur in a race and explains which are the rights and duties in each case.

• The DVD combines different footage of top Optimist and Laser sailors with 2D animations.
• This plus the narration in English and Spanish of the different situations created a unique DVD!
• Using an interactive menu, the rules all around the course are covered.
• The following subjects are covered:
• Basics rules and definitions.
• Rules on the: Start, beat, top mark, reach, run, leeward mark, finish line,
• Rule 42 (Propulsion) and Rule 31 and 44 (two turns penalty)
• The DVD has 55 minutes of action with amazing footage of top sailors in Caribbean waters and excellent music background. Written by the international coach Javier Rulo Borojovich.

STARTLINE The Higher and Faster team are back! This time focusing on the most complex skill in sailboat racing: the start.

The aim of this DVD is to teach skills and techniques that will help sailors of all abilities to master the start line. Using Lasers and SB3 keelboats, Startline brings together the UK’s most talented sailors to provide an incredible insight into how to take pole position on the line. Just like previous Higher & Faster titles (Smack Down Under; Higher & Faster) Startline combines in depth coaching points from elite coach Harvey Hillary with stunning on the water footage. Harvey and the Startline

Sailing Team use specific coaching tutorials to introduce the 4 zones of optimal starting:

• The Line : Activate your own personal GPS so you can identify bias, slippage and time & distance to the line.
• Positioning : How to execute your 1 st beat strategy & gain a tactical advantage over other boats.
• Boat Handling : How to refine the 5 Key manoeuvres in the pre-start so that you can gain an advantage over other boats and reposition effectively.
• The Usual Suspects : The Startline Sailing Team take on explaining the complexities of the rules during the pre-start. This tutorial aims to identify who are the right of way and keep clear boats and the definition of keeping clear. The Startline Sailing Team: Harvey Hillary and Ian Clingan (Team GBR Coaches), Kevin Sproul (European Melges and Mum 30 Champion), Lizzie Vickers, Andrea Brewster, Kier Clarke and James Grant