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 Sailing Fundamentals written by Gary Jobson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, with over 150 line drawings and photographs. Written by America’s foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing—from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring—and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America’s Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country.

Download or read book Let s Go Sailing written by American Sailing and published by American Sailing. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to learn to sail in a small boat? This book will be the foundation of your sailing life forever. Featuring extraordinary images, and written by best-selling author Peter Isler, this book brings the sport of sailing alive. Peter believes that learning to sail a small boat is fundamentally the same regardless of what type of boat you are sailing and takes you through the ABCs of learning to sail using both catamarans and monohulls. Discover why the wind and its direction are the center of every sailor’s universe. Find out how to prepare yourself and your boat for some fun on the water. Learn how to drive, trim sails and crew in any small boat – on any point of sail.

Download or read book Coastal Cruising Made Easy written by American Sailing and published by American Sailing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coastal Cruising Made Easy is not only the official textbook for the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (ASA 103), but also the definitive go-to resource for all sailors who enjoy cruising and destination oriented sailing. The text is published in full color and contains striking sailing photography from well-known photographer Billy Black, and world-class illustrations from award-winning illustrator Peter Bull. One of the text’s most distinguishing features is its user friendly “spreads” in which instructional topics are self-contained on opposing pages throughout the book. This easy to read learning tool follows the critically acclaimed Sailing Made Easy, which Sailing Magazine called “best in class” upon its release in 2010. Sailing Made Easy is the #1 resource in basic sailing education, and Coastal Cruising Made Easy is poised to become the industry standard in intermediate sailing education.

Download or read book Basic Keelboat written by Monk Henry and published by U.S. Sailing Association. This book was released on 1995-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once you have spent time under sail, you will notice that people on sailboats tend to wave at each other. For many, sailing is a passion to be enjoyed for a lifetime. But sailing is challenging. And, in fact, at times can be dangerous. Therefore, safety at sea is a paramount importance. To maximise your enjoyment on the water, you must have confidence in yourself, your boat, equipment and crew. Basic Keelboat, help you learn to sail with all the skills required for safety at sea. For newcomers, careful study and practice is essential. When you're prepared, life under the sail is more enjoyable.

Download or read book American Small Sailing Craft Their Design Development and Construction written by Howard Irving Chapelle and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1951 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Yacht Designing and Planning and Boatbuilding: the definitive history and survey of the great classic American small sailing craft.

Download or read book Cruising Fundamentals written by Harry Munns and published by International Marine Publishing Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to complement the ASA's teaching methods, Cruising Fundamentals addresses small-boat daysailors who wish to move on to overnight cruising in a larger boat-one more than 27 feet long. The book leads the reader through five progressively more advanced levels of boat handling, each divided into sections covering knowledge and techniques that can be learned ashore and those best learned underway. A chapter called "Sailing the Cruising Yacht, " for example, presents important information on readying the boat for sail, VHF radio protocol, and right-of-way rules before examining such topics as heaving-to and steering a compass course. This effective and logical progression makes the book a great learning tool not just for those graduating from smaller to larger sailboats or from daysailing to cruising, but for inactive sailors needing a refresher and for anyone planning bareboat charter. The volume includes material on all aspects of piloting, maneuvering under power, managing the galley, diesel maintenance, passagemaking, and anchoring.

Download or read book Cruising Ports written by Patricia Miller Rains and published by Mexico Boating Guide. This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Sailing Manual written by Steve Sleight and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only sailing manual you will ever need, covering everything from sailing basics to making repairs and mastering navigation. The undisputed market leader in sailing guides, this fully revised and updated sailing manual, with a foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie, answers questions about any sailing situation, with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership. In DK's The Complete Sailing Manual, former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete course on seamanship, which is brought to life with breathtaking action photography and clear instructions. Fully revised, this new edition features all of the latest developments in sailing--including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing--and navigation, with technology such as modern performance systems and electronic navigation. It also highlights the latest rules, regulations, and best practices necessary for every avid sailor, from the novice to the seasoned seaperson. Includes essential information, handy diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations, The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing ebook to keep by your side when you're out on the waves.

Download or read book Sail Tall Ships written by Jonathan C. Dickinson and published by . This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Dinghy Cruising Companion written by Roger Barnes and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and engaging guide to dinghy cruising, covering everything from getting set up to embarking on more adventurous cruises. A wonderful read with a huge amount of useful advice.

Download or read book Peter Isler s Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets written by Peter Isler and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the world's most respected sailors-the knowledge and secrets every sailor needs Peter Isler, two-time America's Cup winner, has sailed in and won hundreds of races over the last forty years. In that time, he has acquired a vast array of knowledge about sailing techniques and tactics, not to mention a boatload or two of entertaining stories along the way. In this book, he brings them all together into a single guide to help you make the most of your time on the water, whether you're going for a leisurely sail with friends or competing to win. Filled with tips and secrets every sailor craves, from the international competitor to the weekend dinghy sailor Includes wisdom and advice gleaned from Peter's time spent sailing with top international sailors, from America's Cup veterans Ted Turner, Dennis Conner and Russell Coutts to and three-time Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie Covers a range of important sailing topics, including understanding the inner game, leading a team, reading the wind, preparing your boat (and yourself), and much more Filled with information that will help you become a better sailor, Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets is an invaluable source of guidance you'll rely on every time you set sail.

Download or read book Gary Jobson s Championship Sailing written by Gary Jobson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-08-17 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Jobson shares his expertise for a winning performance in sailboat racing. In the pages of Gary Jobson's Championship Sailing, the author shares more than 30 years of racing and sailing expertise at the highest levels of competition, covering every aspect of racing in one-design or handicap fleets from high-performance dinghies to big keelboats.

Download or read book Start Powerboating Right written by U. S. Sailing Association and published by United States Sailing Assn. This book was released on 2013 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book John Barry written by Tim McGrath and published by Westholme Pub Llc. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from primary source documents from around the world, "John Barry: First Among Captains" brings the story of this self-made American hero--the Father of the American Navy--back to life in a major new biography.

Download or read book AcuPoints Made Easy written by Clara Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a visual person, you're going to love this book. I have put my passion for acupuncture and Chinese medicine into creating a fun publication with over 350 graphics.This book includes the following:- Intro to acupuncture theory.- All AcuPoints of the 12 regular meridians with their functions, locations, depth and angle of insertion, and my own clinical pearls.- The 8 Extra Vessels including all points of the governing and conception vessels.- Commonly used extra points.- Special points such as Back-Shu, Front-Mu, Yuan, Luo, Xi-Cleft, Ghost points and more.- Basic cupping and moxibustion.- Contraindications and cautions.

Download or read book Captain s Log ASA Logbook and Documented Sailing Time written by Greenearth Publication and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-13 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulations! You've earned your first ASA certification and your ASA Log Book! Or maybe you have completed the Basic Cruise and Learn with LTD Sailing and you are ready to book a charter and sail on your own! One of the most important things that a charter company will ask you for is your sailing resume. Basically, it's proof that you know how to sail a boat on your own! Getting out on the water is the best way to gain and KEEP those skills. Includes 367 Pages 7.5" x 9.7" (182 sheets of paper) with DATES - leave and arrive TIME - leave and arrive LOCATION - origin, and destination VESSEL NAME - type, size, LOA, tonnage DAYS ON BOARD - the number of days on the boatDISTANCE - logged NIGHT - hours, watch DETAILS OF VOYAGE - crew position, weather, special duties, incidents, etc. CERTIFYING SIGNATURE