Offers advice on sailing skills, safety equipment, the mechanical operation of the boat, navigation, emergency procedures, troubleshooting, and marine etiquette

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After nearly a decade of teaching and training instructors for the American Sailing Association, I was given the opportunity to write a book. I began considering the manuscript by injecting a few of my opinions into the mix. First and foremost, I sincerely believe sailing is easy. Many of the other books I'd seen seemed to try to make it more difficult by including lots of technical information. Cruising Fundamentals would do the opposite. It would take the moderately complicated elements of intermediate sailing and break them down into simple, descriptive terms.

I also wanted the material in the book to follow the logical path of a sailing course. Most intermediate sailing courses begin with simple material such as familiarizing students with the boat. They then progress toward the end of the course hitting some predictable milestones along the way. I believe Cruising Fundamentals has been organized in this manner.

My other primary objective was to keep it fun. In my opinion, it's a tragedy for people with a healthy curiosity about sailing to become overwhelmed by concerns it may be too complicated and technical. A sailing course shouldn't be presented like physics or engineering (no offense meant to physicists or engineers, but most people seeking recreation don't gravitate toward such subjects). You do it for fun so learning it should be equally fun.

Finally, I had the benefit of hundreds of students' and instructors' questions and difficulties with the material in the book. Reflecting on which topics caused the most problems and solutions I had found, allowed me to present the subject matter in what I believe is a clear, concise and effective manner.

I sincerely hope you like the book and that its lessons provide you with a lifetime of challenge, fun and excitement.

Harry Munns Marina del Rey, CA March, 1999

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