The Practical Encyclopedia Of Sailing

Author : Jeremy Evans
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ISBN 13 : 9780754824442
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Sailing written by Jeremy Evans and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate how-to reference book for sailors of all ages and all levels of ability, from choosing the right boat to high-performance racing, shown in over 800 step-by-step photographs and diagrams.

Author : Jeremy Evans
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Author : John Vigor
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071378857
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating written by John Vigor and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a practical A to Z guide to boating, with tips on maintenance, navigation, and seamanship.

Author : John Vigor
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071596240
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating written by John Vigor and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Vigor is one of the finest boating writers of our time.”--Cruising World “You name it, it’s in here. Covers every boating situation. This book is both informative and entertaining.”--Latitudes & Attitudes “John Vigor is the answer guy if you’re having onboard arguments about nautical terminology or the science of sailing in general, and his new book lives up to the promise in its title.”--Good Old Boat Whether it’s boat maintenance, navigation, boat handling in all kinds of weather, or the physics of how boats function, every sailor and powerboater needs a comprehensive go-to source for specialized information. Now you have it with The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating: Addresses virtually every aspect of powerboating and sailing in 500 entries Covers seamanship and boat handling, navigation, routine boat maintenance, boat design and building, and nautical reference data Ranges from vital techniques--such as recovering overboard crew and measuring distances off--to essential concepts like reading the water and sky and evaluating a boat’s seaworthiness Includes numerous cross-references and an exhaustive index to direct you quickly to the right entry and to unify related topics Makes delightful browsing as well as a source of sound guidance for practically any boating situation

Author : JOHN. VIGOR
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The PRACTICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BOATING. written by JOHN. VIGOR and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sailing written by and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1971 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Vigor
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071808280
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge, 2nd Edition : 460 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation written by John Vigor and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only rules-of-thumb compendium for boaters, updated with 45 new entries to delight, entertain, and most importantly, inform. These are tried and tested rules of thumb--the distilled essence of centuries of seafaring experience--providing succinct answers to the questions most-asked by boaters. "The perfect, practical gift to give or receive." -- The Ensign "...reads like a lively conversation with a friendly, seasoned pro." -- Lakeland Boating "All in all it is refreshing, and it is often a giggle. But most importantly, it is always helpful--very helpful." -- SA Boating About the Book A concise, alphabetically organized reference for sailors and boaters. New edition includes over 460 concise entries on diverse topics such as: hull thickness, estimating distance, anchoring rights, making a rum punch, stability as assessed by roll times, and hallucinations, occurrence of. This updated to provide a new generation of boaters with an instant reference like none other. This is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain, or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful. Features Unusual, engaging, and practical collection of information not found anywhere else Format is concise and trim, and packs well aboard, as a print book or ebook Alphabetic organization makes navigation easy, as does the exhaustive index Wit and wisdom of some of the entries ("Fear, Widespread Occurrence of" and "Useless Articles on a Boat, the Three or Four Most") combines nicely with practical emphasis on others ("Fiberglass, Drawbacks of,") Comprehensive appendix of useful forms, tables, and measurements (tank capacity, rope strength, power of attorney for a cruising couple) Includes Vigor's now, well-known and often referenced "Black-Box Theory" About the Author A journalist who has worked for major daily newspapers in Great Britain, South Africa, and the United States, John Vigor is a former managing editor of California-based Sea magazine. A certified sailing instructor and a former national dinghy-racing champion in South Africa, he has raced, cruised and written about boats for decades. He has sailed more than 10,000 ocean miles on small boats and in 1987 voyaged from South Africa to Florida with his wife and teenage son in a 31-foot sailboat. He is the author of 12 boating books, including Small Boat to Freedom (Sheridan House) and Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing (Sheridan House), national winner of the prestigious John Southam Award , The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat (McGraw-Hill), and The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating (McGraw-Hill). He lives in Bellingham, Washington. He writes a blog which can be found at http://www.johnvigor.com/.

Author : John Vigor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493055380
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing, Expanded and Updated written by John Vigor and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement, such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics. Includes a Foreword by Don Casey. "...it is always interesting and very readable." —Sailing "Filled with practical advice, this book is a winner." — The Ensign "Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing—and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two." —Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal "This book is easy to read. It imparts some very valuable information in a fun package." — Good Old Boat "This is a great reference book for those just entering the world of sailing, and entertaining." — Latitudes & Attitudes "Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing—and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two." — Soundings

Author : John Vigor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 157409338X
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing written by John Vigor and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics.

Author : Steve Henkel
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071736948
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats written by Steve Henkel and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time ever, a comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built Author Steve Henkel has researched hundreds of cruising sailboats less than 26 feet long--pocket cruisers--to create this definitive gallery and handbook of the small cruising sailboats built in the last 45 years. With detailed plans, specifications, performance indexes, and commentary for every model the author could find (360 in all!), The Sailor’s Book of Small Cruising Sailboats is your ideal core reference for the used and new boats you see on the water.