The Insider's Guide to Choosing & Buying a Yacht


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This book offers practical advice to ensure you choose the right yacht for your sailing needs and budget. Potential buyers are guided through every stage of the process, from deciding on hull design and accommodation to deck layout and keel shape. There is information on construction materials and help in deciding what sort of craft would best suit your needs, including clever ways to 'try before you buy'. Expert guidance will help you decide whether to buy a new or used yacht, and both buying processes are carefully explained to ensure your investment is protected. Hidden costs are revealed and there are tips on conducting your own boat test and initial survey. Sections on registration, VAT and insurance will help you cut through the red tape. Don't buy a yacht without reading this first!







The Yachtsman's Guide


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Turkey Cruising Companion


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CRUISING COMPANIONS Local knowledge ashore and afloat With hundreds of miles of unspoilt coastline, Turkey is one of the Mediterranean's mowt idyllic cruising grounds. As well as deserted bays and beaches there are an increasing number of purpose-built marinas offering a full range of services to the modern yachtsman. Skippers can choose between a starlit meal at a simple shore-side restaurant or the bright lights and bustle of one of Turkey's many historic ports. Covering the Mediterranean and Aegean coastline between Izmir and Antalya, the "Turkey Cruising Companion" is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Emma Watson lives, works and sails in Turkey and draws on all her local knowledge and expertise to provide clear pilotage advice for a wealth of harbours and anchorages. There is also plenty of information on the facilities and shops. As well as history and culture, to ensure you make the most of your cruise or charter holiday. "Turkey Cruising Companion" incorporates superb photography and full colour harbour plans. It is easy to use for planning as well as being an essential onboard reference. PILOTAGE Clear pilotage directions and invaluable local knowledge COLOUR CHARTS Beautifully drawn to simplify harbour approaches PORT GUIDES Comprehensive information about local facilities, chandlers, boatyards and engineers, as well as where to shop WEATHER FORECASTS Full details of local forecasts RESTAURANT GUIDES The best meals and hidden gems WAYPOINTS Carefully selected approach and entrance waypoints




The Yachtsman's Guide


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The Complete Sailing Manual


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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.




Go Sailing


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Sailing is fun for everyone. No matter where you are or how old you are, anyone can get involved. There are only two things you need to get afloat – a kitbag full of enthusiasm, and this book. In this ultimate beginner's guide, yachtsman and writer Simon Jollands takes the helm to show newcomers of any age that sailing is easier than people sometimes think. He quickly covers how to get afloat before exploring what you can do when you are on board: - Learn how to steer the boat - Understand how sails work, and how to hoist them - Find out how to use an anchor – and how to get free again! - Learn how to tie useful knots - Know what to do if there's a man overboard - Discover the curious intricacies of how toilets work on a boat... All the simple stuff is covered too, from what clothes to wear to getting on board safely. With a glossary of boating terms, and clear colour diagrams and photos throughout, this book makes everything easy to understand, so even somebody who has never stepped foot on a boat before can quickly learn the ropes.










Sport


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