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Author : Donald M. Giffin
Publisher : Sail Canada / Voile Canada
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Advanced Sailing Skills written by Donald M. Giffin and published by Sail Canada / Voile Canada. This book was released on with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Barry Pickthall
Publisher : *Wiley Nautical
ISBN 13 : 9780470697542
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)
Download or read book Dinghy Sailing written by Barry Pickthall and published by *Wiley Nautical. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish is a complete reference for every level of sailor whether you are a beginner and need a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide or are taking your sailing to the next level and looking for the professional tips and tricks that will get you sailing faster, better, safer and having more fun. It includes single-handed dinghies through to planing speed craft. Full colour with 150 fantastic, clear illustrations and 150 photographs, Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish gives the reader a thorough, complete and visual guide to life on the water. Packed with expert advice from the professionals at UKSA, the book covers: Basic Principles Parts of the boat - exploded illustrations of a dinghy and components How a boat sails - Sailing theory explained Points of sailing - Sailing a dinghy at different angles to the wind Choosing a dinghy - Types of boat and their suitability Preparing to sail - Safety afloat, practical clothing, rigging to launching. Knots and Ropes - Practical illustrations for basic knots and splices Transporting dinghies -Road trailer to roof racks Sailing for the first time - Balance, sail trim Rowing and paddling Rules of the road - Avoiding other boats, Rights of way, Basic racing rules Understanding tides and currents Weather forecasting - How to spot tell-tale signs of change in wind and weather Basic Techniques Tacking Gybing Beating to windward Reaching Running Spinnaker handling Capsize and recovery Returning to shore Packing the dingy away Maintenance Advanced Dinghy Sailing High performance dinghies and catamarans Trapezing Asymmetric spinnakers - Setting, handling and gybing Singlehanded sailing - dinghies and catamarans Tuning - dinghies and catamarans Heavy weather sailing - dinghies and catamarans The Basics of Racing The start - Practical lessons and rules explained First leg tactics - Practical lessons and rules explained Reaching - Practical lessons and rules explained Running - Practical lessons and rules explained Glossary of Terms
Author : Donald M. Giffin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)
Download or read book Advanced Sailing Skills written by Donald M. Giffin and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald M. Giffin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)
Download or read book Advanced Sailing Skills written by Donald M. Giffin and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sven Donaldson
Publisher : Gloucester, Ont. : Canadian Yachting Association
ISBN 13 : 9780920232194
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)
Download or read book Advanced Sailing Skills written by Sven Donaldson and published by Gloucester, Ont. : Canadian Yachting Association. This book was released on 1992 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Don M. Giffin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780920232040
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)
Download or read book Advanced Sailing Skills written by Don M. Giffin and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Barry Pickthall
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 1912621207
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)
Download or read book Dinghy Sailing Start to Finish written by Barry Pickthall and published by Fernhurst Books Limited. This book was released on 2021-01-22 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dinghy Sailing Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced dinghy sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. You will enjoy your dinghy sailing more with greater knowledge. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the basic principles, preparing to sail, your first sail, advanced sailing and the basics of racing. It includes advice on choosing a dinghy, essential gear, sailing manoeuvres, tides, wind and weather, all taken from the courses delivered by the UK's biggest sailing school, the UKSA. This book is accessible to all levels, giving those new to sailing straightforward advice, and showing experienced sailors how to take their sailing to the next level with tips on how to sail faster and safer. It covers single-handed and double-handed dinghies and catamarans. This book is packed with hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and is a great way to learn, develop and refresh your sailing skills.
Author : American Sailing
Publisher : American Sailing
ISBN 13 : 098210250X
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)
Download or read book Sailing Made Easy written by American Sailing and published by American Sailing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Barry Pickthall
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 1912621134
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)
Download or read book Yachting Start to Finish written by Barry Pickthall and published by Fernhurst Books Limited. This book was released on 2019-04-03 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yachting Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the basic principles, preparing to sail, your first sail and safety at sea. It includes advice on choosing and buying a yacht, essential equipment, boat handling, tides, weather and navigation, all taken from the courses delivered by the UK's biggest sailing school, the UKSA. This book is accessible to all levels, giving those new to sailing straightforward advice, and showing experienced sailors how to take their sailing to the next level with professional tips on how to sail faster and safer. It covers day keelboats and cruising yachts. This book is packed with hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and is a great way to learn, develop and refresh your sailing skills.
Author : Stuart H. Walker
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393303339
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)
Download or read book Advanced Racing Tactics written by Stuart H. Walker and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1986-05 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Possibly the best book on racing tactics ever written." --Ted Jones, Dolphin Book Club News
