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Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing John Vigor

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing By John Vigor

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing by John Vigor

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Summary

Approachable, informative and entertaining, John Vigor writes an alphabetical reference that shares the wealth of his experience and helps sailors new and old avoid unfortunate mistakes aboard their vessel. Fun to browse and easy to search.

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing Summary

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing by John Vigor

Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics.

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing Reviews

...it is always interesting and very readable. * Sailing *
Filled with practical advice, this book is a winner. * The Ensign *
Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two. * Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal *
This book is easy to read. It imparts some very valuable information in a fun package. * Good Old Boat *
This is a great reference book for those just entering the world of sailing, and entertaining. * Latitudes & Attitudes *
"Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two."--Soundings

About John Vigor

John Vigor is a former managing editor of Sea Magazine and the copy editor for Good Old Boat Magazine. He has contributed numerous articles and photos to Cruising World, Sail, Yachting World, Good Old Boat, Practical Boat Owner, and many other maritime publications. He is also the author of eleven sailing books, including The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating, Boatowners' Handbook and Small Boat to Freedom.. He lives with his family in Bellingham, Washington.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Alphabetical List of Entries Appendix

Additional information

GOR004128333
9781574092110
1574092111
Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing by John Vigor
John Vigor
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Rowman & Littlefield
2005-08-01
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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