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Item Details
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COMPLETE SAILOR 2/E
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| By: |
David Seidman |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0071749578 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780071749572 |
| Publisher: |
INTERNATIONAL MARINE PUBLISHING CO |
| Pub. date: |
24 March, 2011 |
| Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Description: |
Provides an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water. This title includes a comprehensive introduction to sailing; information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport; and, exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations. |
| Synopsis: |
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 a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages' - "Cruising World." 'Teaches sailing with flair and poetry' - "Sail." 'A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough' - "Sailing." 'Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novice - with lots to offer intermediate sailors, too' - "Kalamazoo Gazette." 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; and, 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; and, Trailering |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
International Marine Publishing Co |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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