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The Complete Sailor, Second Edition (International Marine)
The Complete Sailor Second Edition - International Marine
Author: David Seidman
This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water "A learn-to-sail book with heart."--WoodenBoat — "A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply...  more » If you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, The Complete Sailor is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor. Inside you?ll find:
  • An all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailing
  • Up-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport
  • Exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations
Topics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering (20100610)
ISBN-13: 9780071749572
ISBN-10: 0071749578
Publication Date: 4/15/2011
Pages: 240
Edition: 2
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Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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