This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing. Including all the information a beginner needs to know, this accessible and profusely illustrated guide constitutes the ideal introductory book. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless, and would be of considerable utility to the modern enthusiast. Chapters include: "Is It Expensive?", "Old Boats and New", "Beginning to Sail", "Engines", "Rigs", "Cruising: Gear", "Cruising: Buoys and Charts", "Cruising: ...
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This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing. Including all the information a beginner needs to know, this accessible and profusely illustrated guide constitutes the ideal introductory book. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless, and would be of considerable utility to the modern enthusiast. Chapters include: "Is It Expensive?", "Old Boats and New", "Beginning to Sail", "Engines", "Rigs", "Cruising: Gear", "Cruising: Buoys and Charts", "Cruising: Coastal Navigation", "Some Miscellaneous Tips", "Maintenance", "Flags and Rule of the Road"... and more. This vintage book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
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Add this copy of Sailing - A Guide for Everyman to cart. $24.90, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2011 by Phillips Press.
