The Sailing Handbook by Halsey C Herreshoff

The Sailing Handbook by Halsey C Herreshoff

The Sailing Handbook is the ideal guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of sailing. Brightly presented, clear and accessible, it is designed to teach the basics of sailing, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and ultimately, enable you to take part in professional competitions. Designed for easy reference, with over 500 colour photographs and explanatory illustrations, it presents clear and comprehensive guidance on the different parts of a boat * choosing a boat for pleasure and performance * how a boat sails * its fittings and equipment * how to anchor and pick up a mooring * handling ropes * navigating * understanding tides and buoyage * using radar * reading the weather * safety at sea * care and repair of the boat * buying, selling, chartering and insuring. The Sailing Handbook is ideal for novices of all ages.

'An essential companion.. This could go down as one of the perfect starter books for those about to take up sailing.' The Nautical Magazine (February 2007)

Halsey C Herreshoff, the Consultant Editor, was the navigator of Courageous in the 1974 America's Cup. Contributing authors include Robin Knox-Johnston, Colin Mudie, Geoff Hales, Michael Richey, Bob Bond, John Oakley.

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ISBN 13	9780713679366
ISBN 10	0713679360
Titel	The Sailing Handbook
Autor	Halsey C Herreshoff
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Erscheinungsjahr	2006-10-31
Seitenanzahl	224
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