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Book Synopsis The Complete Sailing Manual by : Steve Sleight
Download or read book The Complete Sailing Manual written by Steve Sleight and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only sailing manual you will ever need, covering everything from sailing basics to making repairs and mastering navigation. The undisputed market leader in sailing guides, this fully revised and updated sailing manual, with a foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie, answers questions about any sailing situation, with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership. In DK's The Complete Sailing Manual, former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete course on seamanship, which is brought to life with breathtaking action photography and clear instructions. Fully revised, this new edition features all of the latest developments in sailing--including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing--and navigation, with technology such as modern performance systems and electronic navigation. It also highlights the latest rules, regulations, and best practices necessary for every avid sailor, from the novice to the seasoned seaperson. Includes essential information, handy diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations, The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing ebook to keep by your side when you're out on the waves.
Book Synopsis The Boat Sailer's Manual by : Edward Francis Qualtrough
Download or read book The Boat Sailer's Manual written by Edward Francis Qualtrough and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing by : Dixon Kemp
Download or read book A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing written by Dixon Kemp and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sailing written by Dave Franzel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quickly and easily master the sailing fundamentals you'll need to get out on the water.
Book Synopsis Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual by : Nigel Calder
Download or read book Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual written by Nigel Calder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 2454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World
Book Synopsis Sailing Fundamentals by : Gary Jobson
Download or read book Sailing Fundamentals written by Gary Jobson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, with over 150 line drawings and photographs. Written by America’s foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing—from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring—and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America’s Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country.
Author :United States Sailing Association Publisher :U.S. Sailing Association ISBN 13 :9780982167687 Total Pages :0 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (676 download)
Book Synopsis Learn Sailing Right! by : United States Sailing Association
Download or read book Learn Sailing Right! written by United States Sailing Association and published by U.S. Sailing Association. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Sailing Right Intermediate Sailing is the next logical step in the progression of skills. Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate Sailing is about sailing faster and smarter with greater confidence. As an intermediate sailor, you no longer need to think about how to tack, return to the dock or rig your boat. These maneuvers are now as natural as breathing. Where sailing is simplified for beginners as they learn fundamental skills and concepts, intermediate sailors are ready for deeper explanations and some of the details behind how a sailboat works.
Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship by : Twain Braden
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship written by Twain Braden and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike! The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike. Chapters include: Knots and Lines Sailboat Anatomy Steering & Sailing Lakes, Harbors, and Bays A Look at the Weather Charts & Navigation Anchoring, Mooring, & Berthing Sailing Gear Boat Maintenance Daily Rhythms Seamanship Basics Rules of the Road The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship is enhanced with 100 original hand-drawn images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning.
Book Synopsis Sailing Made Easy by : American Sailing
Download or read book Sailing Made Easy written by American Sailing and published by American Sailing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sailing Made Easy is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity. This book, which Sailing Magazine called "best in class" upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learn-to-sail guide to date. It is also the official textbook for the ASA Basic Keelboat Standard (ASA 101). Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. The text’s most distinguishing feature is its user friendly "spreads" in which instructional topics are self-contained on opposing pages throughout the book. There are also chapter end quizzes and a glossary to help those new to sailing to navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology.
Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing by : Diane Selkirk
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing written by Diane Selkirk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more detail than the casual learner wants or needs. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sailing gives readers just what they need to know to get started and enjoy their time on the water. In it, readers get: A primer on the different types of sailboats and tips for buying or renting. Detailed descriptions of the parts and controls of a sailboat. The roles and jobs of sailor and crew. How to get the boat into the water (if it isn't already). The mechanics of sailing. Departing, anchoring, and docking. Handling, navigating, and weather. Sailing safety and emergency preparedness. The rules of the sailing road. Backup plans: engines and oars. Storing, hauling, and maintaining a sailboat.
Book Synopsis Learning to Sail: The Annapolis Sailing School Guide for Young Sailors of All Ages by : Di Goodman
Download or read book Learning to Sail: The Annapolis Sailing School Guide for Young Sailors of All Ages written by Di Goodman and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1994-04-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's largest sailing school offers the techniques it has perfected to help beginners become skilled sailors.
Author :Steve Henkel Publisher :International Marine Publishing Company ISBN 13 :9780877422907 Total Pages :146 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (229 download)
Book Synopsis Boat Trailers and Tow Vehicles by : Steve Henkel
Download or read book Boat Trailers and Tow Vehicles written by Steve Henkel and published by International Marine Publishing Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advises sailors and powerboaters on selecting, maintaining, and using trailers and tow vehicles to transport their boats.
Book Synopsis The Glénans Manual of Sailing by : Centre nautique des Glénans
Download or read book The Glénans Manual of Sailing written by Centre nautique des Glénans and published by David & Charles Uk. This book was released on 1993 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the world's largest and most complete boating reference, the standard to which all other works on sailing are compared. Originated by the renowned Glenans sailing school, the work covers everything a sailor needs to know -- the nature of sailing, types and parts of boats, mechanics of wind forces, sail maneuvers for every course and type of weather, meteorology, reading seascapes, navigation techniques, planning and carrying out day trips and long-term cruises. Thousands of diagrams, drawings and photos, including foldout charts and navigation maps, make every aspect of sailing easy to understand. If there's room for only one book aboard your sailing vessel, be sure to take along the one that's been called "the yachtsman's bible".
Download or read book The Sailing Bible written by Jeremy Evans and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal companion to enjoyable sailing whether in a dinghy or a yacht.
Book Synopsis Sailing For Dummies by : J. J. Isler
Download or read book Sailing For Dummies written by J. J. Isler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interested in learning to sail but feel like you’re navigating in murky waters? Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition introduces the basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock. In Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition, two U.S. sailing champions show you how to: Find and choose a sailing school Use life jackets correctly Tie ten nautical knots Handle sailing emergencies (such as capsizing and rescuing a man overboard) Launch your boat from a trailer, ramp, or beach Get your boat from point A to point B (and back again) Predict and respond to water and wind conditions Read charts, plot your course, use a compass, and find your position at sea Sailing for Dummies shows you that getting out on the water is easier than you think. The authors keep the sailor-speak to a minimum where possible, but give you a grasp of the terminology you need to safely and effectively communicate with your crew. A textbook, user’s manual, and reference all in one, this book takes the intimidation out of sailing and gives you the skills and confidence you need to get your feet wet and become the sailing pro you’ve always wanted to be. Anchors away!
Book Synopsis The Trailer Sailer Owner's Manual by : Gregg Nestor
Download or read book The Trailer Sailer Owner's Manual written by Gregg Nestor and published by Paradise Cay Publications. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to selecting, caring for and enjoying a trailer ready sailboat will answer all your questions about fitting out, care of your sails, launching and retrieval, and boat maintenance.
Book Synopsis The Sailor's Handbook by : Halsey Herreshoff
Download or read book The Sailor's Handbook written by Halsey Herreshoff and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2006-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the theory and practice of sailing from a leading naval architect and America’s Cup winner In this handsome full-color digest of sailing lore and technique, one of the world’s preeminent sailors and an all-star cast of contributors provide clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of the sport. The Sailor's Handbook helps you choose and outfit a sailboat, and it provides expert instruction in seamanship and safety, mooring and anchoring, navigation and meteorology, first aid and survival, knots and ropes, and more. Perfect for on-board reference and at-home study, the book also includes a survey of the world's top cruising grounds.
