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Sail Better
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Author : Roger Marshall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996-11-01
Sail Better written by Roger Marshall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-11-01 with categories.
Designed for sailors who know the basics, Sail Better will help you master your general skills, operate and protect your boat more efficiently, learn the fundamentals of racing, and much more, you'll find detailed sections on: -Cruising: sailing with children, dropping anchor, dinghies, sails and sail control, techniques, working the boat, maintenance and storage -Performance Sailing: turning a boat, planning a race -Emergency Procedures: signals and equipment to summon help, rescue techniques, and a first aid checklist
Sail Better
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Author : Roger Marshall
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date : 1996-03-15
Sail Better written by Roger Marshall and has been published by St. Martin's Griffin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-03-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Designed for sailors who know the basics, Sail Better will help you master your general skills, operate and protect your boat more efficiently, learn the fundamentals of racing, and much more, you'll find detailed sections on: -Cruising: sailing with children, dropping anchor, dinghies, sails and sail control, techniques, working the boat, maintenance and storage -Performance Sailing: turning a boat, planning a race -Emergency Procedures: signals and equipment to summon help, rescue techniques, and a first aid checklist
The Best Of Sail Trim
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Author : Charles Mason
language : en
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
Release Date : 2000-07
The Best Of Sail Trim written by Charles Mason and has been published by Sheridan House, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07 with Reference categories.
An anthology of authoritative articles from SAIL magazine--one of the world's major sailing magazines.
Rya Sail Trim Handbook G G99
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Author : Royal Yachting Association
language : en
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
Release Date : 2018-11-15
Rya Sail Trim Handbook G G99 written by Royal Yachting Association and has been published by Royal Yachting Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The digital edition of the RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. This eBook is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations. Chapters include: How Sails Work Jibs & Genoas Spinnakers Reefing Sailing Upwind Heavy Weather Sailing Trade Wind Sailing Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
Better Sailing
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Author : Richard Henderson
language : en
Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
Release Date : 1977
Better Sailing written by Richard Henderson and has been published by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Sailing Drills
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Author : Rick White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Sailing Drills written by Rick White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Performance Sailing
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Author : Steve Colgate
language : en
Publisher: Adlard Coles
Release Date : 2012-07
Performance Sailing written by Steve Colgate and has been published by Adlard Coles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07 with Sailboat racing categories.
Whether you want to sail fast to beat an approaching weather system, get into port before dark or beat your competitors over the line, everyone needs to know how to sail their boats at peak performance at some point. In this highly practical book, sailing instructor and veteran racer Steve Colgate explains the secrets of better boat speed - how to 'read' the sails to achieve the most efficient sail shape for maximum performance, what exactly to look for when trimming, what makes for good boat handling, helpful tips on racing tactics, plus many more factors that will enable you to sail your boat better and faster: * what to look for when trimming a sail * how best to set a spinnaker * understand polar diagrams * judge the winds in your path * reduce the drag on your hull * avoid oversteering * ignore distractions to your concentration Packed with clear, friendly practical tips you can use on the water, this is the book that will give you the knowledge to sail faster - whether it's to win the next race or get into harbour quicker.
Seamanship Secrets
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Author : John Jamieson
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2009-03-08
Seamanship Secrets written by John Jamieson and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-08 with Sports & Recreation categories.
"Secrets' is the modern Bowditch, written so clearly that navigation and seamanship will be comprehensible to anyone . . ." --Dave and Jaja Martin,circumnavigators and authors of Into the Light: A Family's Epic Journey "It's a great book. The prose is simple and clear . . ." --John Vigor, author of The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat "The nautical tips and techniques presented are encyclopedic, yet the clear explanations demystify the topics . . ." --Don Launer, contributing editor for Good Old Boat magazine "It is a fine piece of work and should be read by anyone contemplating coastal cruising or blue water voyages. It definitely deserves a place in the offshore yacht's library . . ." --Ted Brewer, yacht designer, author, and offshore racing and cruising sailor Be a Better Skipper In the night, wind, rain, fog, big seas, strong currents, or congested waters, when there’s no time for textbook seamanship solutions, what you need are shortcuts and techniques that work quickly and reliably every time. Distilled from the vast accumulated lore of seamanship and navigation, here are the absolute essentials--185 techniques that work without fail in the pilothouse or the exposed cockpit or flying bridge of a shorthanded sail- or powerboat. John Jamieson shows you how to: Set up a clipboard chart table for cockpit use Avoid hazards with danger bearings or a GPS grid highway Estimate current speeds with the 50-90-100 rule Track other boats in poor visibility using radar plots and bearing drift Sail home without a rudder or get your twin-screw boat home on one working engine Dock or anchor under any conditions And much, much more Even in this age of electronic navigation you need to know how to eyeball your boat through any situation. Each of the techniques in this cut-to-the-chase book has shown itself to be absolutely repeatable. It will work this time, the next time,and the time a er that, in conditions fair or foul.
Sailing For Dummies
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Author : J. J. Fetter
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2022-07-01
Sailing For Dummies written by J. J. Fetter and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Buoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything you need to know in Sailing For Dummies. This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything you need to know to confidently navigate your vessel through whatever waters—rough or smooth—you may encounter. Whether your goal is to explore a nearby lake, sail down the Mighty Mississippi, or take to the open sea, Sailing For Dummies explains how to launch your vessel, tie knots, turn sails, read the water, and more. Figure out how to work with the wind using sails to reach your destination Find out how the latest technology makes sailing easier and more enjoyable Master the essential skills of docking, tying knots, and dropping anchor Learn how to read the wind, sea, and sky to know what the weather is up to Choose the boat that’s right for you, complete with bells and whistles Discover the basics of windsurfing and kiteboarding Satisfy your need to go farther and faster in your craft Know how to sail safely in tricky situations Whether you’re dipping your toe in the water or knee deep in your pursuit of sailing excellence, this reference will come in handy as you set your sights on sailing. After spending some time with Sailing For Dummies—and even more time on the water—you’ll know the ropes!
The Working Guide To Traditional Small Boat Sails
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Author : David L. Nichols
language : en
Publisher: Breakaway Books
Release Date : 2014-06-09
The Working Guide To Traditional Small Boat Sails written by David L. Nichols and has been published by Breakaway Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-09 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Make your modern sailboat look (and work) like a salty classic. The Golden Age of Sail is long past, sadly, and much of its lore is nearly extinct. Sailboats now almost uniformly use the Bermudan sloop rig—a triangular jib and a triangular mainsail. But that rig evolved mainly to meet esoteric yacht-racing measurement rules. It is not necessarily the most efficient or effective rig. This book lets sailors rediscover the practical advantages—and the aesthetic delights—of such configurations as the sprit sail, the gaff sail, the lug sail, and the gunter rig. It also includes valuable information on marlinspike work like rope-whipping and eye-splicing; and tips on converting your modern sailboat to a traditional rig. ______________________ Some reviews: “This will become the classic book on traditional rigs for small boats. . . . A concise and thorough compendium on using low-cost and efficient traditional rigs, the kind that not only look better but work better on small boats than their modern counterparts.” —Gary Blankenship, Duckworks Magazine “The ‘traditional’ rigs here are the kind you’ll find on the clinker plywood designs of Iain Oughtred and the like; rigs with polyester sails and running rigging. Tufnol blocks and stainless steel shackles. ‘Modern traditional boats’, if you’ll forgive the phrase. Similarly, there’s a nice mix of old and new the manner the material is presented: old in the cleanliness of the page design; new in the extensive use of colour close-up photographs to illustrate details of the rigs. Highly recommended.” —Water Craft Magazine "Mr. Nichols does an excellent job of explaining the fundamentals in terms that are useful to old salts looking to tweak their rigs, builders trying to figure out what's next, and admirers of traditional design." —Good Old Boat