Let's Go Sailing is not just another how-to-sail book. This text was written especially for the person who wants to begin sailing in a small boat, learning each step the right way, and in the process build the skills and confidence that will serve as the foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment. You are most likely that person!This valuable learning aid is used across the United States by yacht clubs, camps, community boating programs, sailing schools, and adventuresome individuals. Wherever you may be learning, you have an additional instructor on your side - the author, Peter Isler. Filled with more than one hundred excellent illustrations and photographs, this concise and easy-to-follow text makes the elements of sailing fall quickly into place. By acquiring this body of knowledge it won't be long before you say to your friends, "LET'S GO SAILING."
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Well known throughout the world of sailing as a teacher and a top competitor, Peter Isler has won the America's Cup twice, serving as Navigator aboard STARS & STRIPES in 1987 and 1988. In 1992 he was commentator for ESPN's America's Cup coverage. He has taught sailing to people of all ages and experiences, including the US Olympic team.
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Two time America's Cup winner Peter Isler has been involved in every Cup since winning it as navigator aboard Dennis Conner's "Stars & Stripes" in Australia in 1987. In the 2007 Cup he sailed in his fifth Cup campaign serving as navigator for the BMW Oracle Racing Team. He took a break from sailing and served as analyst for ESPN's Emmy Award winning coverage of the America's Cup in '92 & '95. He's also covered the Cup for Outdoor Life Network (2002-3) and VERSUS (2007). A former Collegiate Sailor of the Year at Yale University, Isler resides in Southern California. He is a popular motivational speaker and author. His most recent title was published by Wiley in the Spring of 2011 - "Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets". He co-authored the best-selling book, Sailing for Dummies (Wiley) and wrote an acclaimed business book, At the Helm: Business Lessons for Navigating Rough Waters (Doubleday) with Peter Economy. He is president of Isler Sailing International, Inc. When at home in San Diego, Peter enjoys spending time with his two daughters and playing guitar and keyboard in bands and solo. www.islersailing.com
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I got the book from the library and now I'm going to order it. It's very clearly written with good illustrations and diagrams. The author tends to explain things twice which makes it easier to understand the concept.
Clearly written and to the point. To Author: you should make an instructional video also
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I use this book as a handout to my students that range in age from 18 to 70 years old. I like it and they like like it. Easy to understand. Clearly written and well illustrated.
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I have purchased several copies of this book in the past -- as a gift for my new sailor friends -- it's a great book for new sailors! Makes things so easy to understand.
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Because your boat is so dependent on the wind, your ability to assess its direction and speed is important. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sail zone, centerboard boat, angle between the wind, boom yang, sail trim, boat upright, changing tacks, port tack, jib sheet, sailing close, death roll, beam reach, close reach Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Because your boat is so dependent on the wind, your ability to assess its direction and speed is important. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sail zone, centerboard boat, angle between the wind, boom yang, sail trim, boat upright, changing tacks, port tack, jib sheet, sailing close, death roll, beam reach, close reach Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Cruising Fundamentals by Harry Munns in Back Matter
- Sailing Fundamentals by Gary Jobson in Back Matter
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