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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 - Hardcover

by Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley, Barrie Smith
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Availability:In StockContributor:Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley, Barrie SmithPublish date:2024-09-04Pages:400
Language:EnglishPublisher:Firefly BooksISBN-13:9780228104650ISBN-10:228104653UPC:9780228104650Book Category:Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Water Sports, ReferenceBook Topic:SailingSize:9.88 x 7.56 x 1.15 inchesWeight:2.7536Product ID:SC00RV3HGG

This new, revised edition of The Sailing Bible is the complete, 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 every level. Whether one is a dinghy or yacht sailor, just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this book will deliver all the answers needed.

Contents include:

  • What type of dinghy or yacht?
  • Cruising and racing
  • Launching, helming and capsizing
  • Mastering the trapeze
  • Sailing with a spinnaker
  • Managing a crew
  • Reading the weather
  • 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.
This new edition has been thoroughly revised and brought completely up to date. Hundreds of improvements cover new technology to help with navigation, communications and safety. There is also increased coverage of dinghies and racing.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Firefly BooksISBN-13:9780228104650ISBN-10:228104653UPC:9780228104650Book Category:Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Water Sports, ReferenceBook Topic:SailingSize:9.88 x 7.56 x 1.15 inchesWeight:2.7536Product ID:SC00RV3HGG

Jeremy Evans writes sailing books for the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and also writes for Yachting Monthly and Yachts and Yachting magazines. Pat Manley is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a member of the Yachting Journalists Association. He has written several books on boat maintenance and is a regular contributor to Practical Boat Owner magazine. Barrie Smith is an RYA Yachtmaster who has skippered or crewed on numerous yacht delivery trips and long-distance races.


Publisher: Firefly Books

Edition

3rd Third Edition, Edition

Contributor(s)

Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley, Barrie Smith

Author

Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley, Barrie Smith

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