The Complete Sailing Manual by Steve Sleight

The Complete Sailing Manual by Steve Sleight

Whether you're a novice or experienced skipper, everything you need to know about sailing is in this book.

A market leader in sailing guides, the fourth edition of The Complete Sailing Manual is packed with informative text from former British national champion Steve Sleight, and includes a foreword by Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie. Steve Sleight's expert advice is brought to life with breathtaking action photography and clear illustrations. This invaluable guide offers extensive coverage of sailing practice, including foiling catamarans, apparent wind sailing, long-distance cruising, and electronic navigation.

From tying knots and boat care to vital equipment, learn all you need to know to become a sailor and boat owner. Further your understanding of the sport and develop your technique with information on the science and physics of sailing a boat. The Complete Sailing Manual also shows you how to become a confident competitor with tips on the etiquette, rules, and techniques of racing a course.

Packed with essential information, handy diagrams, and step-by-step artwork, this is only sailing handbook you need when out on the waves.

Steve Sleight is an experienced author and broadcaster. Formerly a Royal Yachting Association Coach and instructor at the UK's National Sailing Centre, he has taught dinghy sailing, cruising and competitive racing, both in dinghies and in cruiser/racers. He has sailed a wide variety of monohulls and multihulls, from 3m (10ft) to 45m (130ft) long, and has been a successful racing yachtsman and British National Champion.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780241289303
ISBN 10	0241289300
Title	The Complete Sailing Manual
Author	Steve Sleight
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published	2017-06-01
Number of pages	448
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.