Powerboating: A Woman's Guide [Paperback]

Sandy Lindsey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides | Publication Date: June 28, 2000

For the past decade, women have been the fastest-growing segment of the powerboating population. This latest book in the popular Ragged Mountain Press Woman’s Guides series delivers a timely, top-to-bottom introduction to powerboating. Addressing a vast range of issues that concern women particularly, author and veteran boater Sandy Lindsey covers everything readers need to know, from getting started and driving the boat to reading weather and mastering the art of anchoring. Powerboating also considers the details of effective maintenance. Best of all, readers are presented with a rich spectrum of perspectives, opinions, advice, and anecdotes from many powerboating women, each of whom has loads of real-life experience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn. . . . . extremely well done and appealing." -- Library Journal (starred review)

From the Back Cover

Discover Your Own Movable Island

Imagine yourself at the wheel of a portable paradise--out for a sunset cruise, or fishing, diving, and waterskiing with your friends and family. Millions of women are discovering both the calm solitude and fun-filled adventure that comes from powerboating. Now author Sandy Lindsey teaches you everything you need to know to experience the exceptional enjoyment that powerboating has in store for you.

Find the right boat and the best gear for you; Learn the best techniques for trailering, docking, and anchoring; Sharpen your navigation skills; Recognize and respond to changing weather conditions; Perform basic maintenance and repairs; Understand essential safety measures and what to do in an emergency

"The best way for women to learn just how much fun they can have boating is to get them out on the water. This book is like taking a fun and relaxed boat ride with Sandy along to show you how everything works."--Terry Dunagin, vice president, Boston Whaler

"This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn. . . . Women of all ages describe how they overcame obstacles, what they enjoyed most, or just how they felt about undertaking a new activity . . . extremely well done and appealing." --Library Journal (starred review)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (June 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071357025
• ISBN-13: 978-0071357029
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #721,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #92 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Miscellaneous > Women in Sports

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