Author : Stephen Colgate
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 41,56 MB
Release : 1996-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780393038118
Removes the mystery of sailing and reduces sailing techniques to basic, simple principles.
Author : Gary Jobson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 29,22 MB
Release : 2008-09-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1439136785
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 : John Rousmaniere
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 36,33 MB
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1451650191
Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured.
Author : Steve Sleight
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0744053374
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.
Author : Roger Marshall
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 21,51 MB
Release : 1999-05-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780070419988
In this one-of-a-kind book, leading boat designer Roger Marshall walks you through the process of choosing the perfect boat for your sailing lifestyle. Along the way, you will acquire a deep understanding of the many factors that go into a boat's performance, comfort, and seaworthiness, and learn how to choose among them to meet your requirements and preferences. Best of all, you'll find Marshall's 12-page comparison table of production sailboats from all over the world, packed with information about 130 boats - length, beam, draft, displacement, ballast, sail area, fuel and water capacities, performance ratios, capaize and comfort ratios, and more, all tabulated for convenient and revealing comparisons.
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Page : 1392 pages
File Size : 37,55 MB
Release : 1996
Category : American literature
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Page : 646 pages
File Size : 29,71 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Libraries
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Author : American Sailing
Publisher : American Sailing
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 46,41 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 098210250X
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.
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Page : 884 pages
File Size : 39,57 MB
Release : 1978-07
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Author : Dave Perry
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 33,41 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781882502899
