Fundamentals of Sailing, Cruising, and Racing (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Let's take some of the mystery out of sailing..." (more)
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Product Description

For all sailors—novices and experienced racers alike—the acclaimed primer on sailing, cruising, and racing. Stephen Colgate, the founder and president of the Offshore Sailing School, removes the mystery of sailing and reduces the techniques to basic, simple principles. He instructs the reader on all matters from how sails work under various conditions to night sailing and piloting, tactical problems and heavy-weather racing, emergencies, safety, boat control, and all other fundamentals. This edition contains the latest technological advances in equipment, and the newest rules, regulations, and strategies that are critical to safe and pleasurable time on the water. The result is a superior resource that is an absolute must for all sailors.
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About the Author

Stephen Colgate lives in Sanibel, Florida. He is the author of several books and contributes regularly to Sail, Yachting, and Boating magazines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.; Rev Upd Su edition (March 17, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393038114
• ISBN-13: 978-0393038118
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #722,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, comprehensive coverage of topics, July 15, 2000

By	Badman (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This is one of the best books on general sailing that I have ever read. It comes in second only to 'Sailing For Dummies' and that is just by a very slim margin. I have both books in my sailing library and between them, I have more than enough reference material to cover almost any sailing situation. This book should satisfy both beginning and experienced sailors alike. Good job...

5.0 out of 5 stars Used Book-Sailing and Racing, February 20, 2009

By	Bill Flyer - See all my reviews

This was the first time I bought a used book. It worked out very well because I originally took out the book from the local public library and now I have a reference copy of my own. The condition was advertised as good and the book had some notes in the margins but provides me with the information I need and expected. I will use this again and saves some cash.