Sailing Legends
Author: Barry Pickthall
Publisher:
Published: 2011-11-01
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781908271099
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Legends and Superstitions of the Sea and of Sailors in All Lands and at All Times
Author: Fletcher S. Bassett
Publisher:
Published: 1885
Total Pages: 520
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGary Jobson
Author: Gary Jobson
Publisher: Nomad Press
Published: 2011-05-01
Total Pages: 377
ISBN-13: 1936749378
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor Gary Jobson—the three-time All American sailor, America’s Cup winner, Fastnet Race winner, and ESPN sailing commentator since 1985—sailing is life. In 2003, he was diagnosed with lymphoma, and here he relays the tumultuous diagnosis and treatments endured before the cancer went into remission. Through remission he remembers how his life has intertwined with some of the greatest sailors, how the sport has changed since his childhood, how the public view of sailing went through a revolutionary change with the advent of ESPN, how sailing can create lasting bonds of friendship that endure, and how sailing offers everything from the highest of adventures to the simplest of pleasures. This uplifting memoir also includes a foreword by Ted Turner.
Graphic Myths and Legends Sinbad
Author: Marie P. Croall
Publisher: Graphic Universe
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 0822585162
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecounts, in comic book format, Sinbad's adventurous sea voyages that made him wealthy and famous.
Sailing To Win
Author: Brett Bowden
Publisher: Global Publishing Group
Published: 2018-11-01
Total Pages: 169
ISBN-13: 1925282783
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSailing strategies from beginner to winner. International author, competitive sailor and successful business strategist Brett Bowden shares over 3 decades of wisdom of what it takes to be successful. Brett shares not only his own experiences, but a collection of wisdom from world champions and sailing legends. Together with his passion for sailing and winning in all areas of life, Brett shows you just how to do it step by step. By the time you have finished this book, learned the strategies and practiced the drills, you will be guaranteed of being on the podium more often than not and collec more than your fair share of silverware. If you're serious about being successful then you must read this book. You'll learn:- The little known secrets behind the science of sailing- The psychology and mindset of winning races- Key ways to banish frustration from your sailing- Critical ways to start, conduct and finish a race like a champion- How to get inside tactical knowledge at new venues- Essential training drills to hone your skills to ensure your success- Championship race tactics and strategies that only top skippers know If you're serious about winning then read this book today!
Superstitions of Sailors
Author: Angelo S. Rappoport
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-09-21
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 0486147371
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntriguing legends from around the globe evoke a magical maritime world, with sightings of phantom galleys, mischievous deeds of mermaids and water sprites, and tall tales of enchanted islands.
Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets
Author: Peter Isler
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011-03-29
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780470902639
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom one of the world's most respected sailors-the knowledge and secrets every sailor needs Peter Isler, two-time America's Cup winner, has sailed in and won hundreds of races over the last forty years. In that time, he has acquired a vast array of knowledge about sailing techniques and tactics, not to mention a boatload or two of entertaining stories along the way. In this book, he brings them all together into a single guide to help you make the most of your time on the water, whether you're going for a leisurely sail with friends or competing to win. Filled with tips and secrets every sailor craves, from the international competitor to the weekend dinghy sailor Includes wisdom and advice gleaned from Peter's time spent sailing with top international sailors, from America's Cup veterans Ted Turner, Dennis Conner and Russell Coutts to and three-time Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie Covers a range of important sailing topics, including understanding the inner game, leading a team, reading the wind, preparing your boat (and yourself), and much more Filled with information that will help you become a better sailor, Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets is an invaluable source of guidance you'll rely on every time you set sail.
Sailing to the Edge of Time
Author: John Kretschmer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2018-11-13
Total Pages: 319
ISBN-13: 1472951638
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJohn Kretschmer is sailing's practical philosopher – as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea. With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John's adventures have taken him several times around the world, with challenging crossings of the Atlantic and the Pacific, a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen, an unlikely deliverance from a coral reef off Belize as well as more serene, introspective passages where trade winds are blowing and stories are flowing. His crew has included CEOs, actors, writers, teachers, kids – in essence, everyone. John's narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice in seamanship, but also, and just as importantly, his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are, and what we are capable of, far from the shackles of land, when we find a place where time changes shape – days may merge into one another, but minutes are memorable. To live adventurously is to live more fully, and that is the life John Kretschmer continues to live. In this book he shares his simple profundities that will inspire those who live to sail, and those seeking something more rewarding from life.
Fastnet Force 10
Author: John Rousmaniere
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2000-04-17
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 0393308650
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Stress-Free Sailing
Author: Duncan Wells
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2015-03-12
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1472919742
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe vast majority of sailing yacht scenarios comprise a couple sailing the boat together, and needing to carry out all manoeuvres and activities themselves with no help from a back-up crew. Their boat handling, navigation, sail handling, anchoring and mooring skills all have to be carried out both efficiently and effectively, preferably with the minimum of physical effort (to conserve energy). But most sailing technique books assume a crew of 3 or 4, all willing to lend a hand. This book is therefore a first, addressing the most common sailing scenarios that anyone cruising will have to deal with, and providing clever, original, highly effective (and most importantly successfully tried and tested by the author) techniques and solutions for dealing with the huge variety of essential operations on a boat – from sail setting and reefing, to picking up mooring buoys in a variety of wind and tide situations, anchoring, berthing and leaving a pontoon shorthanded, picking up a man overboard, sailing in fog and heavy weather – and even going up the mast. This book will be a godsend to anyone sailing single or shorthanded – including couples with young children who need to be supervised by one parent whilst the other runs the boat. Organised into techniques for different cruising scenarios, the book features step by step sequential photos showing exactly how to approach each situation and carry out the task in hand.
