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Sailing for Dummies
Contributor(s): Isler, J. J. (Author), Isler, Peter (Author)
ISBN: 0471791431     ISBN-13: 9780471791430
Publisher: For Dummies
OUR PRICE:   $19.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: June 2006
* Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Covers the latest advances in electronic navigation

Get the know-how you need to sail safely and have fun

Want to sail into the sunset but don't know port from starboard? Don't worry! Now updated with the latest on boats, gear, and racing, this hands-on guide helps you chart a course to sailing success, from getting familiar with nautical terms and seamanship basics to setting sail, navigating, anchoring, and docking -- even riding out a storm. Get your feet wet at a sailing school Launch a boat and maneuver under sail Navigate, anchor, and dock Charter a boat or enter races Choose and care for a boat

Praise for "Sailing For Dummies"

"Provides an interesting read, easy instruction, and a handy reference work."
--Walter Cronkite

"Peter and JJ's enthusiasm for the thrill and fun of sailing brings the comprehensive guide to life in every chapter. Whether you're a novice or several years into this fascinating sport, the Islers' knowledge and insight will speed you along your course to sailing mastery."
--John Burnham, Editor of "Cruising World magazine"
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Sailing
Dewey: 623.88
LCCN: 2006922471
Series: For Dummies
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.3" W x 9" (1.30 lbs) 432 pages
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
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