10 Essential LEARN TO SAIL books for your library

A Listmania! list by Geoff Holt "Author, Walking on Water" (Hampshire, UK)
 
Start Sailing: Beginner's Handbook
1.  Start Sailing: Beginner's Handbook by Royal Yachting Association
The list author says:
  "This has to be no. 1 on anyone's list who is looking to start sailing.  Published by the RYA, this is the definitive book."
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Sailing For Dummies
2.  Sailing For Dummies by J. J. Isler
The list author says:
  "I couldn't resist this book.  If you are put off by all the technical terms and mystique that surrounds sailing and boating, then this will put your mind at rest and it may even teach you a thing or 2"
£7.50   Used & New from: £7.48
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide
3.  UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide by Samantha Steele
The list author says:
  "Let's face it, we all dream of sailing around GB. And for those lucky enough to have done it, there is no greater feeling. A great book, well researched, well written. A must for you library."
Used & New from: £8.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Walking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through Life
4.  Walking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through Life by Geoff Holt
The list author says:
  "Perhaps the only book relating directly to disability and sailing.  Not so much a "how to sail" book, more a "why aren't you out sailing" kind of book."
£7.56   Used & New from: £4.95
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right from the Start
5.  The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right from the Start by Tom Cunliffe
The list author says:
  "For those with a bit of knowledge under their belt who want to get some official certificate.  Cunliffe is the absolute master."
Used & New from: £9.04
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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How to Read a Nautical Chart: A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical Charts
6.  How to Read a Nautical Chart: A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical Charts by Nigel Calder
The list author says:
  "It might seem patently obvious, but unless you can read a chart, you ain't going nowhere!  A good reference book to have."
£8.99   Used & New from: £6.57
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

RYA Weather Handbook - Northern Hemisphere
7.  RYA Weather Handbook - Northern Hemisphere by Chris Tibbs
The list author says:
  "Another seemingling obvious expertise you need, but how many people can actually understand and interpret a weather forecast?"
£13.48   Used & New from: £9.11
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

A Seaman's Guide to the Rule of the Road
8.  A Seaman's Guide to the Rule of the Road by J.W.W. Ford
The list author says:
  "My copy is now nearly 20 years old and even now, it still comes out from time to time. An essential book for the saloon library."
£12.25   Used & New from: £9.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Knots and Splices
9.  Knots and Splices by Steve Judkins
The list author says:
  "A really easy to use guide to knots.  A good little book."
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.50
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Reeds Nautical Almanac 2009
10.  Reeds Nautical Almanac 2009 by Andy Du Port
The list author says:
  "Perhaps the most important book you will own.  Keep it on the chart table and use it. Don't forget to replace it each year."
£33.24   Used & New from: £3.06
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Geoff Holt "Author, Walking on Water" (Hampshire, UK)
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Last updated: 01/12/2008
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