Description

This is not just an instructional bookits an insight into a sailors approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water

A learn-to-sail book with
A real winnera masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all World
Teaches sailing with flair and
A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and
Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novicewith lots to offer intermediate sailors, Gazette

If you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, The Complete Sailor is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor.

Inside youll find:

An all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailing

Up-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport

Exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations

Topics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering

Author: David Seidman
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: 04/14/2011
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.27w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9780071749572
Language: English