Michael said “These tracks will help sailors who feel their performance has reached a plateau to achieve even better results”. Sailing Mind Skills Vol 1 is a collection of audio tools designed to enhance sailors’ mental preparation and help them focus on winning. It includes sailing-specific tracks on many vital performance-enhancing topics.

Sailing Mind Skills Vol 1 features guided imagery on start preparation, mark rounding, perspective putting, sailing strategy, controlling arousal, relaxation, distraction control and focusing techniques.

Michael, who has a PhD in sports psychology/physiology initially developed and voiced the 60 minute CD, Sailing Mind Skills, for his own use in preparation for the 1996 Olympics.

Michael said “Back then I used the tracks to focus on the factors important to sailing well.  Despite the excitement of sailing in my first Olympics, I was particularly happy when, the night before the first race, I fell asleep within 30 seconds of hitting the pillow!”

“Sailing Mind Skills has since undergone a number of major renovations to make it suitable for a wide range of sailors and includes specially selected backing music to increase the benefit of the tracks.”

“I used the latest version before racing and at night during the Laser Worlds, and as usual, it helped me to focus”

Sailing Mind Skills Vol 1 is available for digital download in MP3 format at www.sportsmindskills.com. Sailors can also listen to samples of each track at the same website.

For further information:

Michael Blackburn

info@sportsmindskills.com