200 invaluable yachting tips only the pros know in a pocket-sized format for onboard use For every yachtsman who's dreamed of a mentor, in the form of a seasoned helmsman close at hand helping guide a vessel, this pocket reference from Yachting Monthly just may be the closest thing. With its refreshing approach to sailing and seamanship instruction, this handy guide gives yachtsmen of all experience levels essential tips on navigation, safety, weather, and boat handling as well as insights on life at sea. Each tip is illustrated with a color photograph or diagram Includes tips on ropes and knots Other titles by Cunliffe: Celestial Navigation and Coastal and Offshore Navigation Filled with advice that yachtsmen pass on to fellow yachtsmen, and fathers pass on to their sons, this compact collection of sailing wisdom will help boat lovers and yachtsmen of every stripe improve and enjoy their outings at sea.
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‘…offers ample scope for improving your seamanship, navigation, boat-handling, safety at sea, ropework, weather forecasting…and quality of life on board' (Yachting Monthly, October 2010). ‘…you'll be surprised how much you learn from these bitesize nuggets.' (Yachting World, November 2010).
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By JJA
Format:Paperback
I am familiar with the author who is well known on the south coast for his vast experience. I am a fairly experienced Yachtmaster and was given this book as a gift. I don't ever suggest that I know it all, but was initially skeptical that there would be many I didn't know. In actual fact this is a cracking little read with helpful hints for all levels. It is not really a reference guide in as much as 200 snippets of wisdom from one of the worlds best sailors. Recommended reading before a holiday or just to keep on the boat for those longer sails!
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By Norton
Format:Paperback
I have bought this booklet because of the author (T. Cunnlife) and its conciseness. I know most such tip's collections are disappointing. However this one really is useful, strongly rooted in practice, oriented to what we feel is important but had not thought before, and very easy to read and understand. Very good value for money. I decided to read a couple during my subway commuting and unfortunately did it all in one-week. I'm now re-reading most of them and trying them as well.
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By SeadogSteve
Format:Paperback
An excellent buffet of useful advice; great for dipping-in whenever you have an odd moment. Most sailors will already know some of the tips, but few will know all.
By john bowsher
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I found a lot of the tips were general knowledge, not what I expected from an author I have a lot of respect.
By P Millar
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It has so much information that if it is read in one go much will be lost. It is for reading in small doses and referred to often in the future. Good book to have on board to refer to in case of necessity when one cannot quite remember something but knows it is in there.
By Frozenmop
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Lots of interesting advice. Easy to just pick up and browse at leisure. A lot you will already know but I am sure that there are some tips for everyone
By Davo
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Lots and lots (200!) of tips which are worth re-reading over again however the author's dry sense of humour and his prose can take a little getting use to but don't let that put you off.
By susan davies
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This book is a palatable book of useful information on coping with life aboard passage planning and sailing. It is comfortable reading in a relaxed style. It can be picked up and dipped into at any location or time.
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200 Skipper's tips
A fabulous succinct guide, nicely illustrated and easy to follow.
Very portable pocket size, chapters neatly organised and easy to understand.
Very portable pocket size, chapters neatly organised and easy to understand.
Published 21 months ago by Catherine
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200 Skippers Tips
A great little guide for improving your skills, Tom Cunliffe's clear and precise tips cover things that you may not have even thought about, most very simple but effective.
Published on 27 Jan 2011 by Bens
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Yachting Monthly 200 skipper's tips
I bought this for my boss who has a sailing yacht. I don't know anything about boats myself so was not sure how good it would be. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2011 by JDF
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