The complete idiot's guide to sailing
By: by Diane Selkirk
Publisher: Alpha Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9781615642403
Subjects: Sailing; Seamanship; Boats and boating
Other titles: Complete idiot's guide; Sailing
Description: There's something magical about casting off on your own sailboat to parts unknown. This guide gives you tons of tips for enjoying your time on the water.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Getting started in sailing. Before you set sail ; Weather and whatnot ; Tides, currents, and you; title: Basic boat handling. Basic sailing skills ; Heading out ; Anchoring your boat ; Sailing safely ; Coping with emergencies; title: Getting where you're going. Paper navigating ; Marine electronics ; Rules of the (watery) road ; Learning the ropes ; Leaving her shipshape ; Common basic repairs ; Finding the right boat.