The Complete Sailing Manual
3rd edition
Published on 19. January 2012
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-1-4053-9276-1 (ISBN)
Description
Take to the helm with the ultimate guide to sailing
Whether you are a novice or an experienced skipper, The Complete Sailing Manual is the practical step-by-step guide that every sailor needs on board.
From tacking and mooring to nautical etiquette and using state-of-the-art navigation systems, you'll learn about every aspect of sailing. This updated edition includes all the latest developments in technology, design and sailing procedures as well as advice and information on all types of craft, from dinghies to large cruisers and over 1,000 superb photographs and full-colour diagrams.
Accessible, reliable and designed to help you in any sailing situation, The Complete Sailing Manual is the one ship mate that won't let you down.
Whether you are a novice or an experienced skipper, The Complete Sailing Manual is the practical step-by-step guide that every sailor needs on board.
From tacking and mooring to nautical etiquette and using state-of-the-art navigation systems, you'll learn about every aspect of sailing. This updated edition includes all the latest developments in technology, design and sailing procedures as well as advice and information on all types of craft, from dinghies to large cruisers and over 1,000 superb photographs and full-colour diagrams.
Accessible, reliable and designed to help you in any sailing situation, The Complete Sailing Manual is the one ship mate that won't let you down.
Reviews / Votes
Superb...the perfect guide * The Sunday Express *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 204 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1414 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4053-9276-1 (9781405392761)
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Person
Steve Sleight, a former Royal Yachting Association coach and instructor at the UK's National Sailing Centre, has taught all levels of craft and ability and is a successful racing yachtsman and British National Champion.
Foreword by Ben Ainslie, Britain's most successful Olympic sailor ever, with triple Olympic gold and silver medals.
Foreword by Ben Ainslie, Britain's most successful Olympic sailor ever, with triple Olympic gold and silver medals.