Sailing Essentials: All You Need to Know When You're at Sea (DK Sports Guides) - Softcover

Sleight, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1409324451 ISBN 13: 9781409324454

Verlag: DK, 2013

Inhaltsangabe

Whether you are a novice or a sailor looking to expand your skills, this indispensable sailing companion will guide you every step of the way.

A compact, easy-to-carry reference book, DK's Sailing Essentials is packed with all the essential information for practical sailors or just anyone who is interested in the topic.

Start with the introductory section on comfort and safety to remind or familiarize yourself with the equipment on board and some basic knowledge, such as when to sail and what to wear.

The following sections are full of practical advice on every aspect of sailing, from basic manoeuvres to dealing with difficult weather conditions. There is also guidance on maintenance and repairs to ensure you know how to keep your boat in good shape, as well as clear instructions about tying a perfect figure-of-eight and other knots... and much, much more!

Sailing Essentials is perfect as a skipper's back-up manual or a quick reference guide for novice sailors. You won't want to set sail without it.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Steve Sleight, a former Royal Yachting Association coach and instructor at the UK's National Sailing Centre, has taught all levels of craft and ability and is a successful racing yachtsman and British National Champion.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: DK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1409324451
• ISBN 13: 9781409324454
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 304
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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