| 101 Tips for Stress-Free Sailing Contributor(s): Wells, Duncan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1472982002 ISBN-13: 9781472982001 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Sailing - Sports & Recreation | Boating |
| Dewey: 797.124 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.8" W x 8.2" (0.45 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 101 essential practical sailing tips for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor Duncan Wells. Here are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan Wells shares 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. 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 perfectly complements Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Navigation. In this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to:- Calculate the speed of the tide by eye - Calibrate the anchor chain so you know how much you have let out - Know your hull speed - Protect your topsides and gunwale - Reef early for an easy life - Pinch the wind - Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack - Watch out for deviation on the main steering compass - Mount VHF aerials vertically - Shorten a line - Pick up buoys from the cockpit - Learn to splice - Fit the spare - Look after your zips And many, many more |