This book is undoubtably the best primer on all aspects of sailing around. Profusely illustrated with wonderful sketches that are a delight to look at, this is an encyclopaedic work on all aspects of sailing that is presented with true feeling for the forces that drive us all to sailing. A work of art. A book that will teach the novice sailor everything that he needs to know to take that first step out onto the water plus a lot more besides.
Softcover  208 pages

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"....a real winner....a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages."   Cruising World

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1. Wind Sense
2. Working Winds
3. Getting Underway
4. The Boat
5. Rigging
6. Sails
7. Under Power
8. Rules of the Road
9. Anchoring
10. Marlinspike Seamanship
11. Emergencies
12. Sea and Sky
13. Navigation
14. Trailering