DK Complete Sailing Manual
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Books › Sports & Recreation › Sailing
ISBN: 0789446065 / Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc., September 1999
Offers step-by-step instructions in all aspects of sailing, covering such topics as weather and tides, knots, racing rules, safety precautions, and boat-buying tips
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From daysailing to handling a cruiser on the open sea, this visual manual covers all aspects of seamanship, useful both as a basic training manual for beginners and a reference for more experienced sailors. There is material on essentials, sailing dinghies, cruiser sailing, navigation, weather, boat care, and safety. Some 750 color photos and detailed drawings demonstrate principles of sailing in step-by-step sequences. Includes a glossary. Sleight was formerly a Royal Yachting Association Coach and instructor at the UK's National Sailing Center. He has written extensively on sailing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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