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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing

by Diane Selkirk
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The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more detail than the casual learner wants or needs. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sailing gives readers just what they need to know to get started and enjoy their time on the water. In it, readers get:
  • A primer on the different types of sailboats and tips for buying or renting.
  • Detailed descriptions of the parts and controls of a sailboat.
  • The roles and jobs of sailor and crew.
  • How to get the boat into the water (if it isn't already).
  • The mechanics of sailing.
  • Departing, anchoring, and docking.
  • Handling, navigating, and weather.
  • Sailing safety and emergency preparedness.
  • The rules of the sailing road.
  • Backup plans: engines and oars.
  • Storing, hauling, and maintaining a sailboat.
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    Series: Complete Idiot's Guides Publisher: DK

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: June 5, 2013

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    • ISBN: 9781615643257
    • Release date: June 5, 2013

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781615643257
    • File size: 8142 KB
    • Release date: June 5, 2013

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    Kindle Book
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    subjects

    Sports & Recreations Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more detail than the casual learner wants or needs. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sailing gives readers just what they need to know to get started and enjoy their time on the water. In it, readers get:
  • A primer on the different types of sailboats and tips for buying or renting.
  • Detailed descriptions of the parts and controls of a sailboat.
  • The roles and jobs of sailor and crew.
  • How to get the boat into the water (if it isn't already).
  • The mechanics of sailing.
  • Departing, anchoring, and docking.
  • Handling, navigating, and weather.
  • Sailing safety and emergency preparedness.
  • The rules of the sailing road.
  • Backup plans: engines and oars.
  • Storing, hauling, and maintaining a sailboat.
    • Expand title description text
    Sports & Recreations Nonfiction
    • Details

      Publisher:
      DK

      Kindle Book
      Release date: June 5, 2013

      OverDrive Read
      ISBN: 9781615643257
      Release date: June 5, 2013

      EPUB ebook
      ISBN: 9781615643257
      File size: 8142 KB
      Release date: June 5, 2013

    • Creators
    • Formats
      Kindle Book
      OverDrive Read
      EPUB ebook
    • Languages
      English