Download or read book 101 Tips for Stress Free Sailing written by Duncan Wells and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. This book is packed with 101 essential punchy sailing tips for sailors to read before and during sailing for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor, Duncan Wells. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan will share his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem. In this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to: · Calculate the speed of the tide by eye · Follow the rule of the road · Calibrate the depth sounder · Calculate the displacement speed of your hull · Reef early for an easy life · Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack · Pick up buoys from the cockpit · Look after your zips And many, many more! This new title in Duncan Wells' popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and will complement Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Navigation.
Download or read book Sailing Made Easy written by American Sailing and published by American Sailing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sailing Made Easy is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity. This book, which Sailing Magazine called "best in class" upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learn-to-sail guide to date. It is also the official textbook for the ASA Basic Keelboat Standard (ASA 101). Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. The text’s most distinguishing feature is its user friendly "spreads" in which instructional topics are self-contained on opposing pages throughout the book. There are also chapter end quizzes and a glossary to help those new to sailing to navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology.
Download or read book Yachting 101 written by Jeffrey Pewitt and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-17 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★ Owning a yacht is great fun and there are a lot of good experiences to be had. However, you want to be aware of all the financial and logistical challenges before you take a plunge into the world of yachting. Showing you what you need to know and prepare for before you can get to the fun part of yachting is what this book is all about. Owning and handling a yacht is no small feat. Yachts can vary in price from a couple of thousand dollars to millions. No matter which option you choose, even the most affordable yachts come with maintenance. The truth is that yachts will be in the water pretty much the whole time and that continuous contact with the water inevitably leaves a mark through salt and other minerals. It's not all about maintenance. Licenses and permits are additionally something you need to take into account. You also want to make sure that you have a port where you can keep your yacht. In this book you can expect to learn about: -How to buy a yacht successfully -How to lease a yacht, or even get it for free -How to make sure that you and all of the people with you are safe while on a yacht -Cool yachting events and locations to check out -And much more! Owning a yacht could be a source of great pleasure or of regret. However, if you go in with the right knowledge, I don't doubt that you will be on the winning side. If you are ready to start sailing the seas and admiring the natural beauty of our world without a care in the world, then scrolling to the BUY button and clicking it is the first step toward that.
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Download or read book Smart Yacht Marketing 101 written by Mark Duncan and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Yacht Marketing 101 is the first-ever yacht industry resource to help yacht owners, captains, sales and charter brokers, corporate management and industry marketers better present and market their yachts for improved stand out, increased enquiries and smarter, more sustainable client service.
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Download or read book Sail Better written by Roger Marshall and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-03-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for sailors who know the basics, Sail Better will help you master your general skills, operate and protect your boat more efficiently, learn the fundamentals of racing, and much more, you'll find detailed sections on: -Cruising: sailing with children, dropping anchor, dinghies, sails and sail control, techniques, working the boat, maintenance and storage -Performance Sailing: turning a boat, planning a race -Emergency Procedures: signals and equipment to summon help, rescue techniques, and a first aid checklist
Download or read book Yachting written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sailing For Dummies written by J. J. Isler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interested in learning to sail but feel like you’re navigating in murky waters? Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition introduces the basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock. In Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition, two U.S. sailing champions show you how to: Find and choose a sailing school Use life jackets correctly Tie ten nautical knots Handle sailing emergencies (such as capsizing and rescuing a man overboard) Launch your boat from a trailer, ramp, or beach Get your boat from point A to point B (and back again) Predict and respond to water and wind conditions Read charts, plot your course, use a compass, and find your position at sea Sailing for Dummies shows you that getting out on the water is easier than you think. The authors keep the sailor-speak to a minimum where possible, but give you a grasp of the terminology you need to safely and effectively communicate with your crew. A textbook, user’s manual, and reference all in one, this book takes the intimidation out of sailing and gives you the skills and confidence you need to get your feet wet and become the sailing pro you’ve always wanted to be. Anchors away!
Download or read book Yachting written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book 101 Tips and Hints for Your Boat written by Jacques Damour and published by Sheridan House. This book was released on 1981 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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