{"product_id":"101-tips-for-stress-free-sailing-duncan-wells-9781472982001","title":"101 Tips for Stress-Free Sailing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e101 essential practical sailing tips for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor Duncan Wells.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan Wells shares his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem. This new title in Duncan Wells' popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and perfectly complements \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Sailing \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Navigation\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to: \u003cbr\u003e- Calculate the speed of the tide by eye\u003cbr\u003e- Calibrate the anchor chain so you know how much you have let out\u003cbr\u003e- Know your hull speed\u003cbr\u003e- Protect your topsides and gunwale\u003cbr\u003e- Reef early for an easy life\u003cbr\u003e- Pinch the wind\u003cbr\u003e- Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack\u003cbr\u003e- Watch out for deviation on the main steering compass\u003cbr\u003e- Mount VHF aerials vertically\u003cbr\u003e- Shorten a line\u003cbr\u003e- Pick up buoys from the cockpit \u003cbr\u003e- Learn to splice\u003cbr\u003e- Fit the spare\u003cbr\u003e- Look after your zips\u003cbr\u003e And many, many more \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Duncan Wells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1472982002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472982001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adlard Coles Nautical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.80w x 0.40d","brand":"Duncan Wells","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994567868671,"sku":"9781472982001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5b0c0365-65b5-480c-8094-3a0290df2293.jpg?v=1683330925","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/101-tips-for-stress-free-sailing-duncan-wells-9781472982001","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}