The Complete Sailing Manual (DK Complete Manuals)

A new and updated edition of the only sailing manual that you will ever need.\nWhether you are a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation - with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership\nInside the pages of this new edition of the go-to guide about sailing and boat maintenance, you'll discover:\n- Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sailing practice written by an expert sailor 
- The latest information and advice, and technological developments 
- A complete tuition course on seamanship, chapter by chapter 
- Authoritative text, clear, annotated diagrams, and action photographs 
- A reliable, instant, and user-friendly handbook for any sailing situation 
- Foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist, Sir Ben Ainslie\nIn 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 tuition course on seamanship. This ultimate sailing handbook is packed with engaging essential information and breathtaking action photography. Handy diagrams, and step-by-step artwork, and instructions will teach you all the latest sailing techniques.\nThis updated edition for 2021 features all of the latest developments in sailing - including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. Explore new developments in sailing equipment such as modern performance systems, electronic navigation and ways to use alternative energy on board. Explore the latest rules, regulations, and best practices from collision regulations to safety equipment. This essential sailing book is necessary for every keen sailor, from the novice to the seasoned sea person.

The Complete Sailing Manual

Engineering & Transportation

Sleight, Steve

Transportation

A new and updated edition of the only sailing manual that you will ever need. Whether you're a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership Inside the pages of this new edition of the go-to guide about sailing and boat maintenance, you'll discover: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sailing practice written by an expert sailor &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;Fully updated contents with the latest information and advice, and technological developments &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;A chapter by chapter approach that functions as a complete tuition course on seamanship &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;Authoritative text, clear, annotated diagrams, and action photographs&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;A reliable, instant, and user-friendly handbook for any sailing situation &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;Foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist, Sir Ben Ainslie Former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete tuition course on seamanship. The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing handbook that is packed with engaging essential information and breathtaking action photography. Handy diagrams, step-by-step artwork, and instructions will teach you all the latest sailing techniques.&nbsp; This updated edition features all of the latest developments in sailing including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. Explore new developments in sailing equipment such as modern performance systems, electronic navigation, and ways to use alternative energy on board. Explore the latest rules, regulations, and best practices from collision regulations to safety equipment. This essential sailing book is necessary for every keen sailor, from beginner to expert!

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

This book provides step-by-step illustrated instructions from the basic sailing skills of sailing to more advanced navigation tips. It also gives guidelines on buying and maintaining a sailing boat and information on boat types, plotting sailing courses and safety procedures.

The Complete Sailing Manual (The Complete Book)

Dorling Kindersley H/B

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Dorling Kindersley Plc P/B

From basic concepts to advanced sailing techniques and principles, a new edition of the lavishly illustrated manual offers step-by-step instruction in all aspects of sailing, encompassing such topics as weather and tides, knots, racing rules, safety precautions, and boat-buying tips, as well as more than one thousand full-color images.

New Complete Sailing Manual

Providing a quick-and-easy introduction to an array of sporting activities, these innovative book-and-DVD packages include step-by-step instructional photographic sequences and explanations, along with guidelines on equipment, techniques, and more, accompanied by DVDs containing real-life footage and computer graphics to help readers imitate and practice essential techniques.

Go Sail

DK Pub.

The sailing guide for all sailors from the novice to the experienced skipper -- everything you need to master the sport with over 750 images. 
From daysailing to handling a cruiser on the open sea, the DK Complete Sailing Manual gives you the confidence to master every aspect of seamanship, whatever your level of experience. Features excellent instruction and practical advice, the DK Complete Sailing Manual is both a basic training manual for beginners and a completely up-to-date source of reference for the more experienced sailor. From handling ropes, tacking, and mooring, to boat maintenance, safety equipment, and sailing etiquette, it forms a comprehensive guide to practical seaman ship whether you are sailing a one-man daysailer or a multihulled yacht. Over 750 superb, full-color photographs and detailed artworks demonstrate the principles of sailing in step-by-step sequences. Including full instruction in navigational skills and meteorology, the DK Complete Sailing Manual provides all the technical skills you need to sail your own boat, safely and enjoyably.

DK Complete Sailing Manual

Morris, Truman

Dk Publishing*inc

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Computers & Technology

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Business & Money

Skills

Kiss the competition goodbye! Broaden your horizons with DK's KISS Guide to Sailing. Find out about the history of sailing and follow the journeys of early traders and explorers. discover where to sail, in which types of boat, and how to hone your skills. Develop your knowledge of the international rules and regulations. Learn about the latest nautical developments, from high-tech materials to racing techniques. Master basic sailing terms, from hulls and foils, to rigs and rudders. Understand what to do if you capsize, and learn key safety tips. The Keep It Simple Series is the new standard in how-to books! Written by leading experts, each book includes full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, making these the first and only truly accessible guides for beginners. The KISS format is designed to help readers build confidence from the start, and learn gradually and thoroughly to the very last page. Much more than introductions to various subjects, these inspiring and innovative books are the ones that readers can trust!

KISS Guide to Sailing

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The Complete Sailing Manual

The Complete Sailing Manual (DK Complete Manuals)

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Go Sail

DK Complete Sailing Manual

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