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Great book to understand the basics.
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Great book to understand the basic fundamentals of sailing. Newer versions has improved color pictures to guide you through even better. This book is great but I would buy lat...Read more
Best Instructional and Fundemental book on Sailing. Really Great!
Most of the time I find that a book will not be able to keep my attention, this book is written in such a way that it not only holds my attention I understand and can retain t...Read more
Sailing Fundamentals by Gary Jobson (1998, Paperback, Revised)
Author: Gary JobsonISBN-10: 0684849941ISBN-13: 9780684849942
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Product description
| Product Identifiers | |
| ISBN-10 | 0684849941 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780684849942 |
| Key Details | |
| Author | Gary Jobson |
| Number Of Pages | 224 pages |
| Edition Description | Revised |
| Format | Paperback |
| Publication Date | 1998-09-17 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Touchstone |
| Additional Details | |
| Edition Number | 2 |
| Copyright Date | 1998 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 22.3 Oz |
| Height | 0.6 In. |
| Width | 8.5 In. |
| Length | 11 In. |
| Target Audience | |
| Group | Trade |
| Classification Method | |
| LCCN | 86-020338 |
| LC Classification Number | GV811.J62 1986 |
| Dewey Decimal | 797.1/24 |
| Dewey Edition | 21 |
| Table Of Content | |
| Table Of Content | CONTENTS The American Sailing Association by Harry Munns, Executive Vice President, ASA United States Coast Guard Auxiliary HOW TO USE THIS BOOK PART ONE INTRODUCTION TO SAILING Overview: The Sailboat and the Wind ASHORE KNOWLEDGE All About Boats The Basic Boat Responsibilities of the Skipper and Crew Alcohol and Drug Abuse Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Boarding Sailing Checklist Attaching the Sails Rigging Checklist Using Winches Raising the Mainsail Getting the Boat Moving Getting Out of Irons Coming About or Tacking (Mainsail Only) Jibing (Mainsail Only) Raising the Jib Reaching with Mainsail and Jib Coming About with Mainsail and Jib Sailing a Figure Eight Jibing with Mainsail and Jib Ending the Sail Stowing Sails Docking Summary PART TWO BASIC SAILING ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Sail Trim What Makes a Boat Sail Points of Sail Rules of the Road under Sail Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Communications Sailing Close-hauled Sailing on a Run Sailing on a Reach Stopping the Boat Summary PART THREE SAFETY AND SEAMANSHIP ASHORE KNOWLEDGE The Safety Harness Deck Safety Hypothermia and Clothing Seasickness Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Sailing a Triangular Course Rescuing a Man Overboard Sailing in Confined Waters Summary PART FOUR BASIC SEAMANSHIP SKILLS ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Daysail Planning Chart Symbols Aids to Navigation Anchors and Their Uses The Anchorage Knots Dock Lines and Their Uses Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Anchoring Heaving To Docking under Sail Mooring Summary PART FIVE BASIC COASTAL CRUISING I ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Terms and Definitions Running Lights Duties of Skipper and Crew for Cruising Rules of the Road under Power Essential Safety Equipment Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Engine Operation -- Outboards Troubleshooting the Engine Handling a Vessel under Power Summary PART SIX BASIC COASTAL CRUISING II ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Sail Selection Weather Heavy-Weather Sailing Reefing Systems The Magnetic Compass Preparing for Coastal Cruising Running Aground and Other Nuisances Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Reefing Sailing a Compass Course Steering with the Sails Basic Coastal Cruising Checklist Summary PART SEVEN SPECIAL SAILING INFORMATION Special Sailing Information Dinghy Sailing Sailboards Catamarans Launching, Storing, and Maintaining Your Boat A Final Word APPENDIX A Answers to Review Questions APPENDIX B Float Plan APPENDIX C Equipment Checklists GLOSSARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX |
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Great book to understand the basics.
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Created: 09/07/12
) Great book to understand the basic fundamentals of sailing. Newer versions has improved color pictures to guide you through even better. This book is great but I would buy latest version for more visuals.
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Most of the time I find that a book will not be able to keep my attention, this book is written in such a way that it not only holds my attention I understand and can retain the information. Very nice.
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