Customer Reviews

Adlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing, Sixth Edition

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The bit I enjoyed most is that all the theory is richly illustrated by the real stories at the end of the book. Another good thing is that this is not a guide for top level boat with a large and experienced crew, attention is paid to difficulty level in applying all the described techniques, like "this can be done by a non-pro couple on a family cruiser", or maybe it will require more hands or effort or skill. After reading such a book you clearly realize that vast majority, if not all the boats you've seen before are missing some necessary qualities or gear to withstand really heavy weather - so better to realize this before you embark for an ocean crossing, rather than in the middle of it.

I am still in the process of reading but so far I like it. The first chapter is a bit overwhelming with statistics on boat stability but it is still very interesting. The book has great glossy photos and the material is organized and presented in an easy to follow format. Perfect for an intermediate sailor. I am very much looking forward to further reading.

Stoked I bought this one - a "must have" - great balance of theory and practical experience applied to variety of hull types, methods and situations.

This is a great book. I read it and was so scared I stayed home.