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Heavy Weather Sailing [Paperback]

K. Adlard Coles (Author), Peter Bruce (Author)

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Publication Date: March 8, 1996

Completely revised edition of this essential textbook for offshore sailors. Includes chapter for multihull sailors and one for powerboaters. The stories are highly instructive. Awesome photos.

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"... stands out as an essential reference for anyone who puts to sea in small boats. If I could have my way, I would make it compulsory reading." -- Classic Boat

"A seafaring classic. We cannot recommend it too strongly." -- Yachting Monthly

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"The new edition is marvelous and should replace that copy already on your shelf."

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Product Details

Paperback: 411 pages
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; 4th edition (March 8, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0070117322
ISBN-13: 978-0070117327
Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #770,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding sailing book and manual for heavy weather, March 19, 1999

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This is my favorite sailing book. It is not only an excellent manual for coping with heavy weather, but also an entertaining drama for armchair sailors. This book includes descriptions of actual experiences and technical supporting material and research, covering everything from boat design to weather to foul weather gear. Every sailor should read this boat before setting out offshore.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Defining the Parameters, August 20, 2005

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Having crossed the Atlantic on my own 22' years ago, I can tell you that having read this FIRST helped me (once I got over the fright) to prepare my boat so that I could "handle" the inevitable bad weather. If you can't handle this book and all it conjures up, then you have no business being on the high seas on a small boat.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't work for me, October 6, 1998

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I understand this to be a classic, but I was looking for distilled information to keep me alive. It may be here, but it is certainly not distilled. Much attention by the author to the reasons for his trips, his companions, etc. etc. If you are looking (as I was) for a handbook this isn't it!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential classic
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good guide to keeping things cold
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4.0 out of 5 stars Timeless classic
Must have information for everybody sailing off shore. Scientifically researched methods on heavy weather sailing and storm tactics. Great source of information.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE FOR THE SERIOUS SAILOR
Read this before you buy a boat. At the end there are some good tips on what to look for in boat design. Lots of good heavy-weather stories.

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