A "how to race" book that conveys the essence of successful yacht racing and strategy through the character of "Deep Dacron", who is tutored in a variety of skills by experts. Through their banter, carried on in bars, sail lofts and at races, the reader learns the secrets of sailboat racing. The book explains the situations, the trade-offs, the decisions of yacht racing and reveals why the same people win race after race. He uses a range of racing examples that cover everything from teamwork, strategy, sails, starts and rules to the all-important psychological preparation.