The New Book of Sail Trim
Author | : Ken Textor |
Publisher | : Sheridan House, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780924486814 |
Editor Ken Textor is a writer and sailing enthusiast.
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Author | : Ken Textor |
Publisher | : Sheridan House, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780924486814 |
Editor Ken Textor is a writer and sailing enthusiast.
Author | : Dom Degnon |
Publisher | : Sheridan House, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780924486753 |
Looks at the perils and rewards of long distance cruising.
Author | : Henry Beard |
Publisher | : Workman Publishing |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 9780761123873 |
Printed in an irresistible new gift format, this pocket dictionary brings new meaning to the things said at sea. The cleverly essential volume defines and illustrates the terms of sailing, from "ahoy" to "zephyr". Drawings throughout.
Author | : Brian Hancock |
Publisher | : Nomad Press |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2003-10-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1619304279 |
The art, science, history, and mystery of sails and sailmaking. Written in concise, layperson's language and full of photographs and personal anecdotes, this book goes step-by-step through the process of creating and using sails. Provided is a definitive look at the latest developments in sails, sailcloth, engineering, hardware, and sail trim. Also offered are case studies that illustrate which fibers, fabrics, and sails are suitable for a variety of different sailing applications, from simple dinghies and day sailors to offshore racing and cruising yachts. Sailors of all levels of interest and ability will find information they can apply to their own boats and sail choices.
Author | : Alexander Meyer |
Publisher | : Alexander Meyer |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2015-03-23 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : |
This ebook is designed as preparation for a practical sailing course or as an accompaniment to it. It is also excellent for people who are returning to sailing and want to freshen up their knowledge. For those who have just started it helps to understand how sailing works and is also suitable to introduce family members, partners and friends in this wonderful sport. All the important sailing manoeuvres are explained comprehensively and easy to understand. After reading this ebook you will visit your practical sailing course well prepared. There you can concentrate on the actually important matter, already knowing some of the theory: Sailing The ebook contains 144 coloured images showing the important sailing manoeuvres step by step. On additional 75 black and white images the nautical knots are explained. So before you buy the ebook please download a free sample and have a look if your ebook-reader shows all details on the images correctly.
Author | : Chris Santella |
Publisher | : ABRAMS |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2012-11-16 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 161312063X |
Championship racers and professional adventurers disclose their favorite destinations in an inspiring volume of stories, travel tips, and photos. Featuring some of the best-known men and women in the sport—Tom Whidden and Gary Jobson (members of the winning 1987 America’s Cup crew), Jeff Johnstone (of J-Boats), award-winning sailing writer Lin Pardey, and many others—this is a unique full-color celebration for sailors to relive their greatest memories or plan their next big adventure. The amazingly diverse places they’ve selected include: Australia: Fremantle and Sydney Bermuda: St. George’s Harbor Brazil: Bay of Ilha Grande California: Channel Islands and San Francisco Bay Chile: Cape Horn Italy: Costa Smeralda, Sardinia Maine: Boothbay Harbor, Penobscot Bay, Southwest Harbor Florida: Biscayne Bay and Key West Scotland: Firth of Clyde South Africa: Cape Town…and dozens more For each place, the sailor recommending the venue spins an entertaining yarn about their experience there, and each description is accompanied by a “make you want to go there now” photograph. From the relative indolence of cruising the Dodecanese or the British Virgin Islands, to the white-knuckle adventure of rounding Cape Horn, to the thrill of partaking in the regatta off Newport, Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die captures the rich and varied world of recreational sailing—and may just inspire you to set sail on some new adventures of your own.
Author | : Patrick Goold |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2012-07-10 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0470671858 |
This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life. Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activities Features contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselves Enriches appreciation of the sport by probing its meaning and value Brings to life the many applications of philosophy to sailing and the profound lessons it can teach us A thought-provoking read for sailors and philosophers alike
Author | : Stuart H. Walker |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780393032963 |
A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.