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The Handbook Of Sailing [Paperback]

Bob Bond (Author)

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Publication Date: August 11, 1992

Newly updated and now in paperback, this backlist classic contains 2,000 diagrams and photos enabling you to visualize every sailing procedure and maneuver; reflects the latest word on procedures, techniques, and equipment. 48 pages of full-color photos.

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Knopf; Rev Sub edition (August 11, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0679740635
ISBN-13: 978-0679740636
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 9.2 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely comprehensive of almost all aspects of sailing., May 21, 1998

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Extremely comprehensive of almost all aspects of sailing (but it covers boat trailering very little.) For beginners (you can learn to sail with this) through advanced levels including spinnakers; it covers the range from small OD monohulls, cats, through cruising inboards; weather; navigation & lights; tides; first aid; knots; recovering from various emergencies; entering & leaving difficult moorings; rafting (including it's good manners to walk on the forward part of others' boats to preserve their privacy); anchoring, etc. Experts in any area will want greater detail on a topic but others will be grateful for the help that's here. The 1250 drawings and photos are outstanding for their clarity and illustrative value.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent sailing reference, December 11, 2000

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This is by far one of the best sailing books available for both beginning and experienced sailors.

As I was learning to sail, a friend suggested it and I learned more from this one book than any other I have seen or bought and I own 10+ books on sailing. I carried it with me for over a year and read portions every time I had a few minutes.

Highly recommended reading for sailors or anyone interested in sailing or sailboats.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well-presented and thought-out, all you need to get started, February 13, 1999

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I have used this book for years to pass on my on the water experiences. Bob Bond sets out all the parts of sailing in their logical categories, so the beginner starts on the right foot and collects their lessons under the right topic. this makes for calm, safe and therefore completely enjoyable sailing during and after the learning phase. This logic to the structure of the book also makes it ideal for those wishing to progress to competition and some of the details explained are directly applicable and will only be appreciated after many hours of practice. The thinking behind the book is responsible for many successfull sail training and national racing programs. Its not new, but in a race for a practical, fully illustrated text, it is still daylight second. A former sailing instructor.

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4.0 out of 5 stars This book taught me to sail
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