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Modern Cruising Under Sail is a book for today's cruisers, people who like to think for themselves and eschew one-size-fits-all solutions in favor of making their own decisions. Following in the wake of his highly acclaimed Modern Seamanship, Don Dodds provides all the knowledge you'll need to become a successful cruiser, including: Selecting and equipping the boat, Basic sailing techniques, Using equipment and reading charts, Managing finances, The importance of good planning, And more! Paperback...

A modern sailor's log with lots of room to log the essential data as well as remarks. Contains a visitor's log as well.

Featuring world renonwned sailing expert John Rousmaniere. This is the most complete and detailed instructional DVD ever made about sailing, from the first moment you first climb aboard, to dropping anchor. While this program deals with a voyage made under sail, many of the techniques demonstrated apply equally to power boaters, to whom seamanship and navigation skills are as important as to the sailor. Every maneuver and technique is demonstrated clearly with plenty of close ups and action replays...

Pages: 392, Edition: 5th, Paperback, The Lyons Press

Release Date: 1992-06-23, Rating: NR (Not Rated)

Introduction to the language. Theory and fun of sailing. Points of sail and wind direction. Key elements for sailing a marked course. Guidelines for conducting a vessel at sea. Chartering boats & sailing schools. Cruising aboard a 29' racer-cruiser.

"Learn the nuts and bolts of long distance South Pacific cruising including cruise preparation, equipment, routes, weather patterns, supply availability, anchorages, ham radio, entering atoll passes, and long distance passage making. Includes the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Societies, Cook, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Christmas and the Hawaiian Islands.

The Under Sail Series DVD Set SY406DVD Includes: Sailing For New Sailors, Reading The Wind, Rules of the Sea, Day Sailing, Sailing For Paradise, Windsurfing Learn the background skills & knowledge required for the novice or experienced sailor. Teaches: Introduction to the language Theory and fun of sailing Points of sail and wind direction Key elements for sailing a marked course Guidelines for conducting a vessel at sea Chartering boats & sailing schools Cruising aboard a 29' racer-cruiser Share...

Fastest of the thousands of clipper ships that made the voyage from New York to San Francisco was Flying Cloud, which made the voyage in 89 days. The record stood for 135 years, until 1989, when five boats tried to break this "oldest record in sailing." Amongst them was Georgs Kolesnikovs, just, in his words, "a middle-aged cruising sailor from Niagara Falls." Underdog of the small fleet at the start, he was, at the finish, owner of the new record time for the passage.

Sports & Recreation Sailing

Cruising World is for those who enjoy cruising under sail and for those interested in acquiring new skills enabling them to navigate and sail safely in coastal waters, on lakes and across oceans. About half the articles involve information and how to aimed at helping an owner maintain and enjoy his sailboat. The other half reflects reader experiences, sailing with family, friends, and sometimes alone.

Introduction to the language. Theory and fun of sailing. Points of sail and wind direction. Key elements for sailing a marked course. Guidelines for conducting a vessel at sea. Chartering boats & sailing schools. Cruising aboard a 29' racer-cruiser.

Our Advanced Basic Cruising class is a pure sailing course -- no motoring allowed -- and will take your sailboat handling proficiency to the next level by teaching you how to sail a boat with precision. Learn to perform traditional sailboat skills, such as docking, anchoring and mooring under sail. Improve your confidence and skill by practicing technical and "out of the box" maneuvers such as sailing blindfolded and using other senses to control the boat, steering by sails alone, getting in and...

Advanced Bluewater Cruising will help coastal cruising sailors make the step to becoming successful passagemakers. You’ll learn the pros and cons of virtually every major equipment choice and step-by-step procedures for inspecting the key systems on your boat. You’ll gain intimate knowledge of onboard systems and how to keep them in reliable running order. You’ll develop preparation and planning skills to ensure safe, comfortable passages under sail. Above all, you’ll enjoy the unique rewards...

Seraffyn of Victoria. Heading South. The Sea of Cortez Under Sail. More Sailing in the Sea of Cortez. Of Ships and Storms. Mexico. Central America Gulfs and Currents. Panama and the Canal. Wind and Worms. Across the Spanish Main. Cartagena. The Gulf Stream, Our Adversary and Our Ally. Earning Freedom Chips. Virginia. Hurricane. The Long Leg. Horta, or Peter's Bluewatr Sailor's Reception Center. The Other Side.

"Go Cruising gives children a comprehensive and fun introduction to cruising under sail and power (an novice grown ups might like it too)! ... There are all sorts of comedy moments captured by Claudia that all of us can relate to."

Handling under sail and power, passage making and crew dynamics: everything a sailing skipper needs to know. Part 1: covers how to assess the boat, her crew and the weather. Part 2: covers boat handling, both under sail and power. All manoeuvres, from man overboard to docking, are covered. Part 3: covers the passage itself, be it a day sail or a passage with watches and night sailing. It?s tough being a skipper ? this book gives you the knowledge and philosophy to be a success. Paperback. 96 pages.