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The Handbook of Sailing (Pelham Practical Sports) (Paperback)

by Bob Bond (Author) "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..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph; 2Rev Ed edition (6 Jun 1996)
  • ISBN-10: 0720720168
  • ISBN-13: 978-0720720167
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.2 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 96,691 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" reference book for every sailor, 7 Jan 2001
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!

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - required reading, 24 Feb 2004
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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.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars More Complete than Others, 13 Oct 2004
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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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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
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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
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