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The Sailing Bible
The Complete Guide for All Sailors from Novice to Experienced Skipper
The Sailing Bible
The Complete Guide for All Sailors from Novice to Experienced Skipper
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Description
Sail with the experts!
The Sailing Bible is the complete, user-friendly, hands-on manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at whatever level. Whether you are a dinghy or yacht sailor just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this is the book that will give you all the answers you are looking for.
It's all in here!
- Dinghies and yachts
- Cruising and racing
- Launching, helming, trapezing, and capsizing
- Racing techniques and tactics
- Buoyage, tides, charts and navigation
- Anchoring and marina berthing
- Knots, ropes and flags
- Boat etiquette and seamanship
- Rules of the road, safety and emergencies
- Boat maintenance and repair
- and much more...
The Sailing Bible is an ideal companion to enjoyable sailing whether in a dinghy or a yacht.
Product details
Published | 01 Mar 2009 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 400 |
ISBN | 9781408102497 |
Imprint | Adlard Coles |
Illustrations | Full colour throughout |
Dimensions | 244 x 193 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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' This is a book I would recommend to anyone from novice to day skipper...At just under £25 you are going to have to look very hard to find such a large amount of expert advice and information concentrated in such a reasonable space '
www.sailers.co.uk (Jan 2009)
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' Lavishly illustrated, sharp photography...a first-class introductory text '
Yachting Monthly (March 2009)
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"It lives up to its billing as 'the complete guide for all sailors from novice to experienced skipper' in style, and could hardly be better conceived or produced."
Nautilus UK Telegraph (March 2009)
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"It's a beautifully designed book, with glossy photos, diagrams and clear text, and a great read whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills."
Practical Boat Owner (March 2009)
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"This is a lovely book, a great present and a great motivator to get you going!!"
Multihull Review (Spring 2009)