The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing

Everything You Need to Set Sail on New Adventures

Nonfiction, Sports, Water Sports, Boating, Sailing
Cover of the book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing by Diane Selkirk, DK Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Diane Selkirk ISBN: 9781615643257
Publisher: DK Publishing Publication: March 5, 2013
Imprint: Alpha Language: English
Author: Diane Selkirk
ISBN: 9781615643257
Publisher: DK Publishing
Publication: March 5, 2013
Imprint: Alpha
Language: English

The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more detail than the casual learner wants or needs. The Complete Idiot's GuideĀ® to Sailing gives readers just what they need to know to get started and enjoy their time on the water. In it, readers get:
- A primer on the different types of sailboats and tips for buying or renting
- Detailed descriptions of the parts and controls of a sailboat
- The roles and jobs of sailor and crew
- How to get the boat into the water (if it isn't already)
- The mechanics of sailing
- Departing, anchoring, and docking
- Handling, navigating, and weather
- Sailing safety and emergency preparedness
- The rules of the sailing road
- Backup plans: engines and oars
- Storing, hauling, and maintaining a sailboat

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more detail than the casual learner wants or needs. The Complete Idiot's GuideĀ® to Sailing gives readers just what they need to know to get started and enjoy their time on the water. In it, readers get:
- A primer on the different types of sailboats and tips for buying or renting
- Detailed descriptions of the parts and controls of a sailboat
- The roles and jobs of sailor and crew
- How to get the boat into the water (if it isn't already)
- The mechanics of sailing
- Departing, anchoring, and docking
- Handling, navigating, and weather
- Sailing safety and emergency preparedness
- The rules of the sailing road
- Backup plans: engines and oars
- Storing, hauling, and maintaining a sailboat

More books from DK Publishing

Cover of the book DK Essential Managers: Manage Your Time by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Piano by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book The Science Book by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Religions, 4th Edition by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book Sophie la girafe: Pop-up Peekaboo Happy Birthday Sophie! by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book Starting and Running a Restaurant by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book Top 10 Berlin by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Persuasion by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book The Complete Running and Marathon Book by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book Strength Training Step by Step by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raw Food Detox by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History, 5th Edition by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book iOpener: Robots by Diane Selkirk
Cover of the book Star Wars Made Easy by Diane Selkirk
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy