Sailing With Penny Whiting: A Step-By-Step Guide To The Basics Of Sailing

Penny Whiting

ISBN 10: 0670871311 / ISBN 13: 9780670871315

Published by Viking, 1996

About this Item

This guide is based on a sailing course run by the author; it aims to help people gain skills, confidence, and enjoyment. The contents include the structure of boats, ropes and knots, sails, sailing techniques, safety, weather, rules of the road, charts, beacons, mooring, and cabin life (with recipes). Illustrated with many photographs and diagrams. First published in 1984, this is a new edition. 133 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sailing With Penny Whiting: A Step-By-Step Guide To The Basics Of Sailing
• Publisher: Viking
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670871311
• ISBN 13: 9780670871315
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 600 grams
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Synopsis

Based on the author's famous sailing course, Sailing with Penny Whiting is a practical guide to gaining sailing skills and confidence. A step by step approach to more enjoyable sailing, whether you're a beginner or an experienced sailor. From rigging up to knots, from sailing techniques to chartwork, all facets of this increasingly popular leisure sport are explained in the author's entertaining, easy does it manner. The clear, concise text is illustrated with numerous black and white and colour photographs and diagrams.