The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship Synopsis
An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike--newly updated!
The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike.
Chapters include:
Knots and Lines
Sailboat Anatomy
Steering & Sailing
Lakes, Harbors, and Bays
A Look at the Weather
Charts & Navigation
Anchoring, Mooring, & Berthing
Sailing Gear
Boat Maintenance
Daily Rhythms
Seamanship Basics
Rules of the Road
The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship is enhanced with 100 original hand-drawn images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning.
