- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group; Rev Sub edition (July 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679740635
- ISBN-13: 978-0679740636
- Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 2.4 x 23.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 896,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Newly updated and now in paperback, this backlist classic contains 2,000 diagrams and photos enabling you to visualize every sailing procedure and maneuver; reflects the latest word on procedures, techniques, and equipment. 48 pages of full-color photos.
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82 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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
Format:Paperback
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
Format:Paperback
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.
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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 19 months ago by BushyP
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
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
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