An edition of Sailing (1991)

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An edition of Sailing (1991)

Sailing

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Essential reading, whether you're dipping your toe in the water for the first time, or a seasoned sea-dog brushing up your skills. Find out how to get started: explore different boats, what to wear, and discover the correct kit to pack for rivers, lakes or the high seas. Learn the essential techniques, from rigging and launching your boat to advanced tacking, gibing and starting to race. Plus, get the low-down on navigating your vessel and handling emergencies. Take time to research before you go: explore the top sailing destinations of the world, whether you fancy cruising in the Mediterranean or drifting through the warm Caribbean.

Publish Date
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Pages
352

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Edition Availability
Cover of: Sailing
Sailing
2008, DK Publishing
Electronic resource in English
Cover of: Sailing
Sailing
2007, DK Pub.
in English - 1sst american ed.
Cover of: Sailing
Sailing
2007, Dorling Kindersley
in English
Cover of: Sailing
Cover of: Sailing
Sailing: A Practical Handbook
2001, Hermes House
Paperback in English
Cover of: Sailing
Sailing
1992, Crestwood House
in English - 1st Crestwood House ed.
Cover of: Sailing
Sailing
1991, Heinemann
in English

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Table of Contents

History of sailing
Getting started
Learning to sail
Sailing a dinghy
Sailing a yacht
Weather
Navigation
Sailing safely
World of sailing
World of racing.

Edition Notes

Includes index.

Published in
London
Series
Eyewitness companions, Eyewitness companions

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
797.124
Library of Congress
GV811 S132 2007, GV811

The Physical Object

Pagination
352 pages
Number of pages
352

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL32139248M
Internet Archive
sailing0000unse_u1i2
ISBN 10
1405316241
ISBN 13
9781405316248
OCLC/WorldCat
77796890

Work Description

Sailing is a hugely popular activity. Whether you are interested in racing a small boat every weekend or cruising in a yacht once a year, this title is the perfect primer for you. Sailing is a new release in the Eyewitness Companions series, following on from the success of titles such as Wines of the World, Hiking, Golf, and Classical Music. Highly illustrated throughout, Sailing uses specially commissioned photography to tell you everything you need to know about taking to the water. It demonstrates the basic techniques used on boats, such as tacking and gybing, outlines the scientific principles that affect how a boat moves through the water, and explains how best you can harness the forces of wind and tide. Basic safety and navigation are covered, alongside a comprehensive equipment section that illustrates and explains the function and features of items such as wetsuits, drysuits and waterproofs. Different types of sailing are included, from cruising to racing in small and large boats, and there are profiles of the best sites in the world for practising the various options. A chapter on racing gives you inside information on high-profile competitions such as round-the-world solo races and high-performance team events, and there's plenty of information on how to get started if you are inspired to begin racing yourself.

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