The complete hands-on sailing manual is packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and expert advice on getting the most out of your sailing at whatever level.
Whether you are a dinghy or yacht sailor just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this fully revised manual is the book that will give you all the answers you are looking for.
It’s all in here!
- What type of dinghy or yacht?
- Cruising and racing
- Launching, helming and capsizing
- Mastering the trapeze
- Sailing with a spinnaker
- Managing a crew
- Reading the weather
- Racing techniques and tactics
- Buoyage, tides, charts and navigation
- Anchoring and marina berthing
- Knots, ropes and flags
- Boat etiquette and seamanship
- Rules of the road, safety and emergencies
- Boat maintenance and repair and much more…
This third edition has been revised throughout and brought completely up-to-date, including new techniques and developments in sailing, and new approaches to navigation, communication and first aid.
- Authors: Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley and Barrie Smith
- Hardback: 400 pages
CHRISTMAS ORDERS
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SHIPPING
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| State | Regular |
Express |
| ACT | 2 - 3 business days | 1 - 2 business days |
| NSW | 2 - 4 business days | 1 - 3 business days |
| NT | 4 - 13 business days | 3 - 5 business days |
| QLD | 3 -12 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| SA | 3 - 5 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| TAS | 4 - 8 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| VIC | 3 - 5 business days | 2 - 3 business days |
| WA | 5 - 10 business days | 2 - 6 business days |
Last updated 12/09/2023
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