Sailing - A Guide for Everyman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447411574)

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing. Including all the information a beginner needs to know, this accessible and profusely illustrated guide constitutes the ideal introductory book. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless, and would be of considerable utility to the modern enthusiast. Chapters include: "Is It Expensive?", "Old Boats and New", "Beginning to Sail", "Engines", "Rigs", "Cruising: Gear", "Cruising: Buoys and Charts", "Cruising: Coastal Navigation", "Some Miscellaneous Tips", "Maintenance", "Flags and Rule of the Road"... and more. This vintage book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.

Author: Aubrey de Selincourt
ISBN-10: 1447411579
ISBN-13: 9781447411574
Publisher: Phillips Press
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2011
Pages: 198
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d