My Life in a Blue Suit: The Man Who Helped Make Britain Great at Sailing by Jim

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE My Life in a Blue Suit by Jim Saltonstall The story of Jim Saltonstall and his contribution to Team GBRs Olympic sailing success. From his birth in Yorkshire and joining the Navy at 15 to becoming the first RYA National Yacht Racing Coach and getting more Olympic sailing medals than any other country. Together with Jims thoughts on youth training, competing internationally and coaching. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The autobiography of the man who helped make Britain great at sailing. The story of Jim Saltonstall and his contribution to making Team GBR the top sailing nation in five out of the last six Olympic Games. From his birth in Yorkshire and joining the Navy at 15 to becoming the first RYA National Yacht Racing Coach and getting more Olympic sailing medals than any other country. Together with Jims thoughts on youth training, competing internationally and coaching. AUTHOR: Jim Saltonstall was born in Yorkshire and grew up in Bridlington where he learnt to sail. He joined the Royal Navy aged 15 and sailed the world as well as racing for the Royal Navy and becoming the Navy Sailing Coach. From this he moved to the RYA to become National Yacht Racing Coach and set up the GBR Race Training Scheme which was the underpinning of Team GBRs Olympic sailing success. SELLING POINTS: . The story behind Team GBRs Olympic sailing success . Providing an insight into what is needed to achieve on the greatest sporting stage 15 colour, 15 b/w photographs Author Biography Jim Saltonstall was born in Yorkshire and grew up in Bridlington where he learnt to sail. He joined the Royal Navy aged 15 and sailed the world as well as racing for the Royal Navy and becoming the Navy Sailing Coach. From this he moved to the RYA to become National Yacht Racing Coach and set up the GBR Race Training Scheme which was the underpinning of Team GBRs Olympic sailing success. Table of Contents Foreword; Introduction; My Early Years; Starting in the Navy; Moving on in the Navy; Becoming the Royal Navy Sailing Coach; My Olympic Campaigning; Setting Up the RYA Youth Programme; Moving on to the International Stage; Youth Results Start Coming; Development in Youth Training; Keelboats & Optimists; My Own Sailing; The Olympics; Going Freelance; More Coaching & Sailing. Interludes: The Ten Aspects of the Sport; Sailing International Regatta; Running a Youth Training Programme; Coaching at Events; Coaching to Success; Working with Parents; Dealing with Prima Donnas. Review "His remarkable freewheeling autobiography… Jim describes a life well lived and work well done, dispensing encouragement and inspiring youngsters to chase their dreams. Any parent or budding Olympic sailor could do no better than keep this volume to hand." (SailWeb)"Jim inspired generations of World Champions and Olympic medallists. He gave youngsters the belief that they could win, then provided the platform to create the skill sets to get the job done. There are a handful of people who deserve immense credit for the success of British sailing in the last 40 years and Jim is without doubt one of them." (Sir Ben Ainslie)"Jim was ahead of his time in bringing together the best youth talent and giving them a structured approach in order to develop their sailing skills. His real skill was not what he coached, but it was making them feel that they belonged to something special, making them proud to represent Great Britain and in time helping us all believe we could win." (Ian Walker)"Jim is a one of the standout coaches and mentors that deserves great credit for the influence he has had over Britains success in sailing. His enthusiasm, knowledge and tremendous sense of humour inspired so many young sailors to great things. He was immensely proud of his ferrets and always had time for each and every one of us." (Paul Goodison) Review Quote "Jim inspired generations of World Champions and Olympic medallists. He gave youngsters the belief that they could win, then provided the platform to create the skill sets to get the job done. There are a handful of people who deserve immense credit for the success of British sailing in the last 40 years and Jim is without doubt one of them." (Sir Ben Ainslie)"Jim was ahead of his time in bringing together the best youth talent and giving them a structured approach in order to develop their sailing skills. His real skill was not what he coached, but it was making them feel that they belonged to something special, making them proud to represent Great Britain and in time helping us all believe we could win." (Ian Walker)"Jim is a one of the standout coaches and mentors that deserves great credit for the influence he has had over Britains success in sailing. His enthusiasm, knowledge and tremendous sense of humour inspired so many young sailors to great things. He was immensely proud of his ferrets and always had time for each and every one of us." (Paul Goodison) Details ISBN1912621614 Author Jim Saltonstall Short Title My Life in a Blue Suit Pages 144 Series Making Waves Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1912621614 ISBN-13 9781912621613 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-03-03 Subtitle The Man Who Helped Make Britain Great at Sailing Publisher Fernhurst Books Limited UK Release Date 2023-03-03 Imprint Fernhurst Books Limited Place of Publication Leamington Spa Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 14 Halftones, black and white; 15 Halftones, color AU Release Date 2023-03-03 NZ Release Date 2023-03-03 DEWEY 797.1246092 Audience General Alternative 9781909911475 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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