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Peter's books (click cover to order from Amazon.com online!!)

at_the_helm.gif (9299 bytes)At The Helm - Business Lessons for Navigating Rough Waters (Doubleday, 2000) written with Peter Economy.   

The keys to success in sailboat racing are very similar to those required for success in business.  In At the Helm,  we explore these analogies and lessons with the help of some of the most successful businesspeople/sailors in the world including Roy Disney (Walt Disney Co.),  George David (United Technologies), Rich DeVos (Amway) and dozens more.   No knowledge of sailing is necessary to enjoy and benefit from this book!

"At the Helm takes you beyond the drama of the high seas and into the real-life stories of successful CEO's who are applying the art of sailing to their business practice.  You will be inspired."  KEN BLANCHARD, Co-author "The One Minute Manager"

dummies (6807 bytes)Sailing for Dummies (Wiley/IDG Books) written with JJ Isler

Second Edition.. now a classic !!  Printed in seven languages.   This book is packed full of useful information - its the ultimate sailing reference book - useful for the beginner as well as the experienced sailor.  We put literally everything we know about our favorite sport in this book.   Like all the great "... for Dummies" titles, this book is well organized so you can open it up anywhere and begin learning, and its fun.  

"None of us wants to encounter 'Dummies' at sea.  Now along come the Islers.... Their book provides an interesting read,  easy instruction, and a handy reference work."  WALTER CRONKITE, CBS Special Correspondent.

Lets go Sailing.gif (5079 bytes)Let's Go Sailing (William Morrow & Co.) 

This is an oldie and goodie.  I wrote it for the American Sailing Association before the 1987 America's Cup in Australia.   It remains their official centerboard boat manual and is popular in small boat sailing classes around the country.    Short and well-illustrated, its aimed at the sailor learning to sail in a centerboard boat.   Its great for kids too. 

 

  Peter's other writing:

sailingworld.gif (3422 bytes)Sailing World

I've been writing for Sailing World, the magazine for performance sailors for years.  In fact, its thanks to a neighbor and former SW editor (Ted Jones) that I first got involved in sailing as a kid!  Look for my articles, great pictures and much more, every month.

Versus Network

Formerly known as Outdoor Life Network, Versus has some great programs and will cover the upcoming 2007 America's Cup.  

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