ISBN The Sailing Handbook (A Complete Guide for Beginners)

The Sailing Handbook is the ideal guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of sailing. Brightly presented, clear and accessible, it is designed to teach the basics of sailing, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and ultimately, enable you to take part in professional competitions. Designed for easy reference, with over 500 colour photographs andexplanatory illustrations, it presents clear and comprehensive guidanceon the different parts of a boat - choosing a boat for pleasure andperformance - how a boat sails - its fittings and equipment - how toanchor and pick up a mooring - handling ropes - navigating -understanding tides and buoyage - using radar - reading the weather -safety at sea - care and repair of the boat - buying, selling,chartering and insuring. The Sailing Handbook is ideal for novices of all ages.