Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate Sailing (Small Boat Certification)

Guy Fleming, Emlie Barkow, Stu Gilfillen, Morgan Collins, Peter Durant, Steve Maddox, Deb Sullivan-Gravelle, Rachael Miller, Kim Hapgood, Hart Kelley

ISBN 10: 0982167687 / ISBN 13: 9780982167687

Published by US Sailing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate Sailing (Small Boat Certification)
• Publisher: US Sailing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0982167687
• ISBN 13: 9780982167687
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Learning to sail is part dream, part great instruction, and part hands-on experience. At US Sailing, all of these come together. Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate Sailing is about sailing faster and smarter with greater confidence. Represents the National Standard for Quality Instruction. As an intermediate sailor, you no longer need to think about how to tack, return to the dock or rig your boat. These maneuvers are now as natural as breathing. Where sailing is simplified for beginners as they learn fundamental skills and concepts, intermediate sailors are ready for deeper explanations and some of the details behind how a sailboat works. As an intermediate sailor, you Will use the science of how a boat moves and how sails function to improve your boat performance Will learn and practice more complex maneuvers, develop new skills and learn how to use new sail controls Can expect longer sessions out sailing as you perfect your skills and maneuvers

About the Author

The US Sailing Advantage - Accomplished sailors start here. US Sailing is the national governing association for sailing and certifies the top schools and instructors in the country. We have been serving sailors since 1897, and our commitment to our more than 40,000 members is to provide a safe, fun and successful experience.