The handbook of sailing provides a full-scale 'how to' course in all the essentials. Bob Bond, formerly training manager to the Royal Yachting Association and now principal of the Plas Menai National Water Sports Centre as compiled the work so that it can be used by anyone who thinks of taking up sailing, whether in earnest or just as casual means of weekend relaxation. It is also an invaluable source of reference for the more experienced sailor, who may need to improve and up-date his technique. The book provides essential information would-be sailors need to know from the moment they first set foot in a boat in shelteredwater to the time when they might be in mid-ocean in a force-eight gale.
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The first question most would-be sailors ask is: where do I begin ? One of the best solutions is to attend a sailing course or go on a sailing holiday to learn the basic techniques and to establish whether sailing really appeals. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The first question most would-be sailors ask is: where do I begin ? One of the best solutions is to attend a sailing course or go on a sailing holiday to learn the basic techniques and to establish whether sailing really appeals. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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82 of 84 people found the following review helpful
This revised edition now has everything you could ever want to know about sailing, both big yachts and little dinghys. It covers from the very basics for the beginner to technical points for the more advanced sailor. It gives you everything from practical sailing to boat maintinance to knots to passage planning to buying a boat to a little of the history of boat design and weather prediction. All complete with clear color digrams and pictures.
One tip, you must order the edition for your country. There is a major difference between the US and UK version as they use different navigation and pilotage systems.
Above all it will enhance your fun of sailing and make you want to go out there and go sailing!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A. Clarke
This is a great book for beginners through to intermediates, with lots of information and advice on countless topics. It was my constant companion while I was teaching myself to sail and is still referred to from time to time. Although it isn't geared specifically towards basic RYA exams it's better and more useful than the ones that claim to be. Highly recommended.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
We did a side-by-side comparison of this book against "The Complete Day Skipper" - the supposedly-RYA approved book. This book came out as by far the more comprehensive, complete and informative of the two. In this book, for example, you get a couple of pages on flares. In Tom Cunliffe's book, you get a couple of paragraphs, which is not sufficient for what you are expected to know for Day Skipper.
It may not have "Day Skipper" in the title but it's by far the better book for those studying either the theory or practical courses at this level.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a seriously good book
okay so I expected pictures and words from what appears to be a basic compendium - not so this goes into sufficient depth on most subjects to be properly useful and worth keeping... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Walkhigh
5.0 out of 5 stars
A useful overview - contans much useful information
This book gives a very useful overview of sailing and seamanship and is full of valuable practical information
Published on 31 Oct 2010 by BushyP
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but getting old
This book is considered to be one of the authoritative guides to sailing, indeed Bob Bond was both national sailing coach and training manager for the RYA. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2007 by RobF
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bob Bond is a sailing genius
Bob Bond is one of the most well known and respected figureheads of sailing, and this book just proves how influential he has been. Read more
Published on 27 July 2005
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