The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship
Author | : Twain Braden |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2013-06-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781626363090 |
ISBN-13 | : 1626363099 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike! The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike. Chapters include: Knots and Lines Sailboat Anatomy Steering & Sailing Lakes, Harbors, and Bays A Look at the Weather Charts & Navigation Anchoring, Mooring, & Berthing Sailing Gear Boat Maintenance Daily Rhythms Seamanship Basics Rules of the Road The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship is enhanced with 100 original hand-drawn images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning.