Learning to Sail by Basil Mosenthal
This text is for beginners of all ages who want to learn to sail in either dinghies or yachts. Topics include: how to start sailing; parts of a boat; rigging and launching a dinghy; living on a yacht; handling ropes and typing knots; the effect of the tide; the weather; and what is on a chart.
Mosenthal, Basil: - Basil Mosenthal has sailed extensively in all the oceans of the world. After serving in the Royal Navy, where he was able to race offshore extensively, Basil became a partner in one of the first yacht delivery firms in the USA, and after many thousands of miles sailing, he became a consultant in the management of large yachts. He has written many books about sailing, including Fernhurst Books' best-selling Cockpit Companion and popular New Crew's Companion.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780713659238 |
| ISBN 10 | 0713659238 |
| Title | Learning to Sail |
| Author | Basil Mosenthal |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2001-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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