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M. B. George

Basic Sailing Paperback – June 22, 1984

by M B George (Author)

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112 pages
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English
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Hearst Marine
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June 22, 1984
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8.5 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches
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9780688035679
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978-0688035679
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0688035671
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hearst Marine; Revised, Subsequent edition (June 22, 1984)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780688035679
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688035679
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches

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rodrad

An excellent first book on sailing. However, it touches on advanced sailboats and techniques. Great illustrations.

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2010

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An excellent first book on sailing. However, it touches on advanced sailboats and techniques, while many other books for new sailors do not do that. Great illustrations.

It was suggested to me as the best basic book on sailing about 30 years ago by a manager of Indiana University sail club, Mr. Art. I found it still to be a great book. Just bought two new books as a present to my children. Highly recommended.

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Wags

great book

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014

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Very basic, clearly written book! Love it! Especially good for the person who has just begun to sail with a friend and wants to learn more.

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George E Holroyd

Basic Sailing

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Had the book before and bought this one for my grand daughter. She is happy with it. Thank you, George

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tertius3

Terrific intro

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2001

This is it, your basic instructions for small boat sailing. It covers what you need to know for your first crewing, training course, or rental boat. Written with straight talk and without condescension, this slim book is suitable for all ages of beginning sailor. Opening with a photo of a complicated sail rig, by the end of this short sweet book you will know the function of every line visible (only practice will train you how to USE them). Chapters are organized in practical order, from preparation and unmooring, through sailing against and before the wind, to mooring or anchoring again, just like your first voyage. Although the beginner will want to keep this booklet handy, it is far too large to be carried aboard in a pocket.
George is very good at gently telling you how to avoid doing something stupid, cracking your skull, or capsizing. He is particularly adamant that sailing with wind astern--what seems easiest of all--carries great danger in boats, due to the potential for accidental jibing, or disastrous boom-swing, if you don't pay minute attention to the wind. If you are a lubber who only knows the difference between starboard and port as fixed directions, pay close attention to the opposite sense when tacking, for this controls rights of way (and "road rage") on the water. What George says in the chapter about sailing and sail trim is of special interest for model sailboaters, who have much less control and timely adjustment available. Numerous well chosen b/w illustrations are provided, although several photos are too dark to see the detail to which attention is drawn. The book concludes with useful sections on law, equipment, reading the wind, and a glossary of terms. You will soon want to learn more knots, rules of right away, racing tactics, or larger boats than covered here, although George includes only one suggestion for further study.

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CWV

Advanced sailing involves tons of fine points which you cant learn until you have the ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2015

I have the 1968 edition, Vol. 46, and actually its one of my prized possessions.It was given to me to borrow when I first learned to sail, about 1975 and i, well, er, didnt exactly give it back. Full of drawings and photos, Ive read it many times. Its the bible of basics, and recently took it from USA to Asia to read yet again. Sailing isnt complicated, its made complicated by how people write about it. George erases that problem. Even when Ive read more advanced books I still go back to this book to see what George had to say on the same topic. Advanced sailing involves tons of fine points which you cant learn until you have the basics down solid. Thats what this book does. Buy it, keep it forever, pass it down. Im here because the poor book with its acid paper is darkening and falling apart. I need a new one. But i'll never be without it. Get the book and get on the water! Good luck in your adventures!

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