"Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject....
It is an ideal choice as a reference to keep onboard, as a resource in preparation for certification or as a practical gift for a new sailor of any age..
The Sailing Bible is the most comprehensive Guide to the exciting sport of sailing.
Topics include: Dinghies and yachts Cruising and racing Launching, helming, trapezing and capsizing Racing techniques and tactics Buoys, tides, charts and navigation Anchoring and marina berthing Knots, ropes and flags Boat etiquette and seamanship Safety and emergencies and much more.
Organized progressively from learning to sail to navigation and boat maintenance, the authors cover everything Sailors must know to get the most out of the sport.
Jam-packed with vital data, step-by-step instructions, explanatory diagrams and lively action photos, The Sailing Bible is thorough, user-friendly and appropriate for all sailboats.
It takes Novice Sailors from learning the anatomy of their boat to handling emergencies while experienced Sailors get sound advice and Expert tips that will improve their skills, safety and enjoyment on the water.
The Sailing Bible is a comprehensive handbook for all sailors, whatever their experience.
US Sailing has 40, 000 amateur members and Americans have long excelled in the Olympics and in international races. 3 million Americans participate in sailing.
This title is recommended for general reference collections." --American Reference Books Annual The most recent National Survey on Recreation and the Environment found that 10.
Experienced Sailors as well as novices will find instruction in this book....
Photographs always show Sailors in appropriate yachting safety gear and almost every paragraph mentions some aspect of maritime safety....
This reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea. "Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject...
