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The Sailing Bible : The Complete Guide for All Sailors, from Novice to Expert by Pat Manley, Jeremy Evans and Barrie Smith (2009, Hardcover)

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"Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject.... This reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea. Photographs always show sailors in appropriate yachting safety gear and almost every paragraph mentions some aspect of maritime safety.... Experienced sailors as well as novices will find instruction in this book.... This title is recommended for general reference collections." --American Reference Books Annual The most recent National Survey on Recreation and the Environment found that 10.3 million Americans participate in sailing. US Sailing has 40,000 amateur members and Americans have long excelled in the Olympics and in international races. The Sailing Bible is a comprehensive handbook for all sailors, whatever their experience. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Sailing Bible is the most comprehensive guide to the exciting sport of sailing. 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.

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Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554074290
ISBN-13
9781554074297
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71209482

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Book Title
Sailing Bibles : the Complete Guide for All Sailors, from Novice to Expert
Author
Pat Manley, Jeremy Evans, Barrie Smith
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Boating, Sailing, General
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
400 Pages

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8.5in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7.5in
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Lc Classification Number
Gv811.E95 2009
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It's no secret that I love to sail, and if you've ever wanted to learn more about boating but didn't know where to start, this book will steer you in the right direction., This book, filled with full-colour photographs and illustrations, is ideal for those getting into sailing. It covers many topics... and gives the novice an idea of pretty much everything to do with sailing., This beautifully illustrated guidebook covers everything from dinghy sailing to emergency management., This book, filled with full-colour photographs and illustrations, is ideal for those getting into sailing., Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject. Topics covered include: starting out; learning to sail; dinghy sailing; cruising; navigation; weather; maintenance; and safety as sea. The volume is well illustrated with color photographs [and] this reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea. Photographs always show sailors in appropriate yachting safety gear and almost every paragraph mentions some aspect of maritime safety.... Experienced sailors as well as novices will find instruction in this book and at times...the level of detail becomes very basic. Remembering these basic concepts can sometimes make the difference on the open sea. This title is recommended for general reference collections., A very comprehensive treatment of the subject.... Experienced sailors as well as novices will find instruction ... Recommended.
Table of Content
Welcome to Sailing Starting Out Sailing for everyone How can I learn to sail? What is a dinghy? What is a keel boat? What is a multihull? What is a cruiser? Different types of boats Learning to Sail The 360-degree sailing circle Sail power provides forward drive Experiencing the wind Wind in your sails Steering with a rudder Sail trim Sailing maneuvers Who has the right of way? Basic knots Ropework Staying warm Full protection Dinghy Sailing Enjoy the ride Choosing a dinghy Why choose a catamaran? What to wear for dinghy sailing What else do you need? Dinghy design and construction Fiberglass dinghies Polyethylene dinghies Asymmetric spinnakers and skiffs Rigging a twin-crew dinghy Rigging a catamaran Rig controls Where to sail Inland and coastal sailing Launching a dinghy Leaving the shore Sailing away from the shore Sailing on a reach Sailing into the wind Sailing away from the wind How is a catamaran different? How to tack How to jibe Coming back to shore Dinghy capsize Catamaran capsize Common-sense seafaring Too much wind Over the side Dinghy skills Using a trapeze Trapeze techniques Trapezing at speed Sailing with a spinnaker Rigging a spinnaker Asymmetric control Jibing an asymmetric spinnaker Symmetric spinnaker control Dingy care Dingy damage Dinghy and cat racing Racing around the course Cruising Choosing a yacht Choosing a cruiser Inside a cruiser On deck Deck hardware Deck safety gear What to wear on deck How a yacht is rigged The mainsail Raising the mainsail Setting the mainsail Handling the headsail Reefing Sailing upwind Tacking Sailing offwind Jibing Cruising with spinnakers Using the engine Boat handling under power Entering a marina Berthing in a marina or harbor How a yacht is secured Leaving a marina Anchoring a yacht Controlling the anchor Retrieving the anchor The perfect anchorage Picking up a mooring Using a tender Using an outboard motor Planning a cruise Living on a yacht Cooking and catering Passage problems Passage conditions Man overboard Good cruising Navigation What is navigation? Navigation instruments Keeping to a course Latitude and longitude Distance and direction What is a nautical chart? Chart depths and heights The international buoyage system What are tides? What causes tidal flow? Tidal height calculations A position line Fixing a position What is GPS? Using GPS for position Traditional chartwork Planning your destination A route for your GPS Interpreting GPS displays Electronic chart plotters The accuracy of electronic charts Radar Pilotage A pilotage plan Passage planning Navigation on passage Navigation at night Weather The effect of weather Where does weather come from? Weather systems The boundary of an air mass High-pressure systems The movement of weather systems Local winds Stormy weather What is fog? Air temperature What do clouds mean? Weather forecasts Beaufort scale Maintenance Refitting Hull and deck Mast, spars, rigging and sails The engine Electrical Plumbing Personal and boat safety Pre-season preparation Safety at Sea Planning for safety Safety equipment Collision avoidance Emergency procedures First aid Glossary Index Acknowledgements
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2009-294039
Dewey Decimal
797.124
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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