Learn
how to handle a cruising sailboat in as little as seven days -
even if you’ve never sailed before!
This
is the very first guide that teaches sailing and cruising together,
taking you from your first sail to independent cruising in one
leap. If you are about to embark on a cruising experience this
book is a must!
“America’s
most experienced sailing instructors present a thorough and easy
to understand look at cruising.” – Gary Jobson,
ESPN’s lead sailing analyst and editor at large for Cruising
World and Sailing World
For
women who want a calm, thorough introduction to sailing.
The
key to becoming confident, comfortable and in control of your
boat is learning how to handle the boat in every situation. Sailing:
A Woman’s Guide makes the elements of this exhilarating
sport clear and comprehensive. It is packed with photos, clear
instructions, diagrams and sea advice from other women sailors.
“Doris
uses her considerable experience to encourage, excite and educate
women in sailing and to show them how their inherent female qualities
are those sailors need.” – Patience Wales, Editor,
SAIL
Fundamentals
of Sailing, Cruising & Racing By
Steve Colgate
For
all sailors – novices and experienced hands alike.
If
you’re only going to buy one book on sailing then make sure
it’s this one. This comprehensive guide equips you with
all the skills and knowledge needed to become an expert sailor.
It covers everything from the basics of sailing theory to what
you need to know to enjoy the freedom of cruising and the excitement
of racing.
Packed
with real world tips and techniques acquired from over 35 years
of unparalleled sailing and teaching experience.
“If
the new sailors of the world would read this book, the waterways
would become safer and more enjoyable for all of us.”
– Stuart H. Walker
America’s
most experienced and renowned sailing instructor has put down
the what, how, why and when of sailing, cruising and racing. And
he’s done it in a way that reflects years of searching for
and finding the best way to teach sailing. The result is an incomparable
book for anyone who wants to become an expert sailor.
This
great little book is the perfect companion for the beginner sailor.
It is also the textbook for Offshore Sailing School’s highly
regarded Learn to Sail course. Clear and concise Colgate’s
Basic Sailing serves as a thorough introduction and an ideal
refresher text.
If
you are looking to get into the next level of sailing then this
book is just what you need. Performance Sailing teaches
you how to sail at peak performance by covering advanced sail
trim, boat handling and spinnaker work. You’ll also improve
your confidence as a day sailor by knowing what to do in emergencies
and learning the basics of navigation.
This
book is the perfect primer for anyone about to take part in a
bareboat charter. It covers the basics, such as provisioning your
boat, all the way through to the detailed maneuvers required for
different mooring techniques around the world. An excellent value
at only $9.95 – buy one for each of your crew members!
Basic
Keelboat provides a strong foundation to build your sailing
skills for the future. To maximize your enjoyment on the water,
you need confidence in yourself, your boat, equipment and crew.
In Basic Keelboat, new sailors learn all the basic skills
required for safety at sea under sail.
US
SAILING’S Basic Cruising takes you through the
basic principles of safe, insightful cruising. Concepts and techniques
are presented with a highly visual format. Coupled with professional
instruction, you'll be cruising confidently in a remarkably short
period of time.
Coastal
Navigation –
US SAILING Certification Series
Navigation
is a never-ending challenge, but the rewards and satisfaction
gained from meeting the challenge are difficult to top. Sound
navigation is the foundation of safe, enjoyable cruising. In racing,
it is precise, proactive navigation that often defines the difference
between winning and losing. With a book as clear, understandable
and enjoyable as this, becoming a navigator is no longer difficult
or time consuming.
Bareboat
Cruising –
US SAILING Certification Series
This
is just the book for the weekend or vacationing sailor wanting
to learn cruising on his own boat or on a chartered bareboat (without
a hired captain). Bareboat chartering offers the thrill of using
your sailing skills, exploring new or favorite waters and spending
time with friends and family. Careful preparation can spell the
difference between success and disappointment. Knowing these basics
will ensure the foundation for a pleasant and successful bareboat
charter.
One
day you may decide to leave the familiar confines of your home
waters to embark on a passage. At sea, whether under sail or power,
you will tackle uncertain conditions and stretch your navigation
skills to new limits. This book deals with those facets of the
sailor’s art that separates the passage maker from his inshore
counterpart, beginning with coastal passages and progressing farther
offshore.
Start
Powerboating Right –
US Sailing Certification Series
This
book will get you started on the road to a lifestyle of safe powerboating.
A quality training manual written by experts in the field of powerboat
handling, it brings the beginner through the basics and beyond.
It covers engine systems, boat handling skills, equipment and
requirements, navigation rules, launching, trailering, emergencies
and more.
This
is the very first guide that teaches sailing and cruising together,
taking you from your first sail to independent cruising in one
leap. If you are about to embark on a cruising experience this
book is a must!
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