Sailing For Dummies

Isler, J. J.; Isler, Peter

ISBN 10: 076455039X / ISBN 13: 9780764550393

Verlag: For Dummies, 1997

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Advice and jargon busting diagrams, to break down the myths and barriers for everything from buying the right equipment, finding your way around a sail boat, setting sail for the first time and becoming an accomplished sailor.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: About the Authors JJ Isler won a Bronze Medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and was a tactician and starting helmsman for the America³ America's Cup team in 1995. She is a three–time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year and has won three World Championships. A highly regarded instructor, JJ began her sailing career at a young age and was captain of the Yale University Sailing Team. Peter Isler is a two–time winner of the America's Cup and is praised throughout the world of sailing as a top–notch instructor. At Yale University, he was Intercollegiate Sailor of the Year and was a top ranked U.S. sailor on the professional match racing circuit from 1989 to 1993. A featured America's Cup analyst in 1992 and 1995 on ESPN, he is currently Editor–at–Large for Sailing World magazine, a board member of the American Sailing Association, and host of "Classics" on Speedvision Network.

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Titel: Sailing For Dummies
Verlag: For Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: very_good