Synopsis
In this essential introductory guide, noted sailing designer and author Roger Marshall acquaints the beginner with all of the basics-the language of sailing, the equipment choices involved, the safety precautions-needed to get out on the water. He also provides further instruction on "the rules of the road," as well as how (and with what) to navigate, how to read charts, and how to purchase a boat. Beyond recreational sailing, Marshall explains how to get involved in competition and plan an extended cruise. There are also full chapters on the important matters of emergency situations, assessing the weather, and reading flags and buoys. The easy-to-follow instructions in this complete, no-nonsense guide present all the fundamentals needed to get into a boat and sail away-and to enjoy this ever-popular activity.
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About the Author
Roger Marshall is the author of eight other books, including Sail Better. A veteran sailor of forty years as well as a sailboat designer, award-winning magazine writer, and publisher of the newsletter Marshall's Maritime Review, he lives in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
From the Back Cover
Essential Sailing is the ultimate beginner's guide to the wonderful sport of sailing. It includes all the fundamental information you'll need to get out on the water, such as the best equipment choices, the correct safety precautions, the proper nautical terminology, and up-to-date traffic laws. Noted marine author and sailboat designer Roger Marshall provides invaluable instruction on how to navigate, decipher charts and maps, and purchase your first boat; he also offers helpful guidance on other important elements of sailing, such as reading flags and buoys, assessing weather patterns, and coping with emergency situations. Whether you are interested in recreational sailing, competition, or extended openwater cruises, Essential Sailing offers a wealth of comprehensive, sound advice that will get you under sail with confidence. (6 X 9, 208 pages, b&w photos, maps, diagrams, charts)
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