Packed with information, from the history of sailing to first aid at sea, this lavishly illustrated reference is a must-have for the sailor's library. The clear, concise text is augmented by color photos and crisp, easy-to-read illustrations of everything from sail configurations and sailing maneuvers to knots, anchoring procedures, and international flag codes. Separate chapters cover advanced sailing and racing skills, and long-distance cruising. With glossary and index.
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Excellent material for new Skippers!,
By "mortner" (Capital Federal, Buenos Aires Argentina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sailing Handbook (Paperback)
This book will help the rookie sailor to know the ways around the ship from knots to sails and from Bow to Stern. It will become a usefull companion for references on maneouvres and on-ship safety measures.Very recommended.
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Boats have been in evidence from very early times in the history of man on earth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
camber stripes, good boat speed, boom yang, offshore racers, person overboard, windward mark, tripping line, apparent wind, crew drill, most sailboats, crew weight, cruising sailors, dinghy sailing, spinnaker pole, being sailed, ocean racers, true wind, weather helm, cruising yachts, sail handling, sailing world, sailing dinghies, sail area, modern boats, navigation station Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
America's Cup, New Zealand, World War, South Africa, South America, Southern Ocean, Sydney Harbour, Cape Horn, Whitbread Round-the-World Race, Dennis Conner, Indian Ocean, North Atlantic, Cowes Week, Dead Reckoning, Global Positioning System, Hobie Cat, International Measurement System, International Offshore Rule, Olympic Games, Radio Direction Finding New!
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Boats have been in evidence from very early times in the history of man on earth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
camber stripes, good boat speed, boom yang, offshore racers, person overboard, windward mark, tripping line, apparent wind, crew drill, most sailboats, crew weight, cruising sailors, dinghy sailing, spinnaker pole, being sailed, ocean racers, true wind, weather helm, cruising yachts, sail handling, sailing world, sailing dinghies, sail area, modern boats, navigation station Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
America's Cup, New Zealand, World War, South Africa, South America, Southern Ocean, Sydney Harbour, Cape Horn, Whitbread Round-the-World Race, Dennis Conner, Indian Ocean, North Atlantic, Cowes Week, Dead Reckoning, Global Positioning System, Hobie Cat, International Measurement System, International Offshore Rule, Olympic Games, Radio Direction Finding New!
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