The Complete Sailing Manual
The Complete Sailing Manual

Author: Steve Sleight

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 0744053374

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The only sailing manual you will ever need, covering everything from sailing basics to making repairs and mastering navigation. The undisputed market leader in sailing guides, this fully revised and updated sailing manual, with a foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie, answers questions about any sailing situation, with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership. In DK's The Complete Sailing Manual, former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete course on seamanship, which is brought to life with breathtaking action photography and clear instructions. Fully revised, this new edition features all of the latest developments in sailing--including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing--and navigation, with technology such as modern performance systems and electronic navigation. It also highlights the latest rules, regulations, and best practices necessary for every avid sailor, from the novice to the seasoned seaperson. Includes essential information, handy diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations, The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing ebook to keep by your side when you're out on the waves.

The Glénans Manual of Sailing
The Glénans Manual of Sailing

Author: Centre nautique des Glénans

Publisher: David & Charles Uk

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 1136

ISBN-13: 9780715300169

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This is the world's largest and most complete boating reference, the standard to which all other works on sailing are compared. Originated by the renowned Glenans sailing school, the work covers everything a sailor needs to know -- the nature of sailing, types and parts of boats, mechanics of wind forces, sail maneuvers for every course and type of weather, meteorology, reading seascapes, navigation techniques, planning and carrying out day trips and long-term cruises. Thousands of diagrams, drawings and photos, including foldout charts and navigation maps, make every aspect of sailing easy to understand. If there's room for only one book aboard your sailing vessel, be sure to take along the one that's been called "the yachtsman's bible".

A Manual of Sail Trim
A Manual of Sail Trim

Author: Stuart H. Walker

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780393032963

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A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.

Sailing
Sailing

Author: Dave Franzel

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-01-15

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1493029819

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Quickly and easily master the sailing fundamentals you'll need to get out on the water.

Glenans Sailing Manual
Glenans Sailing Manual

Author: Philippe Harle

Publisher:

Published: 1967

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Primarily for the beginning sailor, covering both construction of the vessel and the techniques of handling it. Manual is used at the Glenans sailing school in Brittany. For other editions, see Author Catalog.

Sailing Made Easy
Sailing Made Easy

Author: American Sailing

Publisher: American Sailing

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 098210250X

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Sailing Made Easy is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity. This book, which Sailing Magazine called "best in class" upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learn-to-sail guide to date. It is also the official textbook for the ASA Basic Keelboat Standard (ASA 101). Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. The text’s most distinguishing feature is its user friendly "spreads" in which instructional topics are self-contained on opposing pages throughout the book. There are also chapter end quizzes and a glossary to help those new to sailing to navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology.

Eagle Seamanship
Eagle Seamanship

Author: Edwin H. Daniels

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780870212512

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A convenient pocket training manual for square-rigger sailing. Written for cadets serving on the U.S. Coast Guard training barque Eagle.

Optimist Racing
Optimist Racing

Author: Steve Irish

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1912177994

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The Optimist is the most popular junior sailing class worldwide, with thousands of young people actively racing them and hundreds attending the major events in the class. It has been the nursery for most of the top racing sailors in the world including all the Team GBR gold medallists at the last 2 Olympics (Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills, Saskia Clark and Giles Scott) – the same will be true for most other countries. Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are looking for success in this competitive class. In it you will learn what it takes to win, including how to achieve blistering boatspeed through technique and tuning, perfect boat handling and tactics as well as covering the mental and physical requirements for success. There is also a section for parents and coaches describing how they can best support their young sailors. Originally written by Ben Ainslie's Optimist coach, Phil Slater, this new edition has been completely updated by top international racing coach, Steve Irish, who can be found coaching Optimist and other sailors worldwide. This book is the up-to-date handbook for sailing an Optimist fast.