Synopses & Reviews
The ultimate reference book for sailors of all ages and all levels of ability.
- Step-by-step guides give instant understanding of techniques, and illustrate all aspects of sport, from putting on a wetsuit to handling dinghies, catamarans and cruisers
- Learn how to sail with expert advice and tips
- Clothing and equipment what you need, when and where
- Two special sections give the vital facts and figures about regatta and big boat racing,
- Includes information on all aspects of safe sailing: buoyancy aids, distress signals, man overboard rescue procedures and rights of way at sea
- Specially commissioned photography combined with authoritative text makes this essential reading for everyone interested in the sport of sailing
Synopsis
Sailing is an exhilarating, demanding and hugely enjoyable pursuit. The basics can be learned within days; from there a lifetime's worth of experience awaits. The Practical Encyclopedia of Sailing guides you through the sport of sailing as it exists today.
Synopsis
This excellent reference is aimed at sailors of all levels, from beginners to experienced sea-goers.