Anchor's Aweigh Contributor(s): Sleightholme, Des (Author) |
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ISBN: 0713648120 ISBN-13: 9780713648126 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press OUR PRICE: $13.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 1997 Annotation: In his usual hilarious tongue in-cheek-manner, Des Sleightholme seeks to introduce the newcomer to the joys of cruising, explaining in a highly amusing manner how to go about choosing a boat, what is likely to happen on your first time out, coping with tides, knots and etiquette, and how to behave in marinas. Read it and you'll curl up! |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Boating - Sports & Recreation | Sailing |
Dewey: 828.914 |
Physical Information: 0.25" H x 5.36" W x 8.62" (0.39 lbs) 96 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Anyone who has come across Des Sleightholme's bitingly witty writing will know they are in for a treat with this book. In his usual hilarious tongue-in-cheek manner, Des Sleightholme seeks In his own inimitable words: 'This book is for all those who are 'Des Sleightholme is one of the very few genuinely funny yachting writers' - Andrew Bray, Yachting World |