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Sailing Skills And Seamanship

Learn the essentials of sailing and seamanship from one of the world`s premier boating organizations Since 1978, Sailing Skills and Seamanship has been the required manual for students in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary`s esteemed sail-training programs. Now this exclusive handbok is available for the first time to every beginning and intermediate sailor. It is your thorough introduction to recreational sailing`s fundamentals, from choosing the right sailboat to knowing the rules of the nautical road and everything in between. Discover the answers to all your questions on: Essential equipment, both required and recommended Docking and anchoring Sailing fundamentals Tuning your sailboat`s rigging for best performance Knots, splices, and line handling Operating and maintaining outboard
or inboard engines Navigation and the rules of the nautical road Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters Trailering a sailboat Marine weather and marine communications And much more!Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Sailing Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for honing your sailing skills and expanding your seamanship knowledge.

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Learn the essentials of sailing & seamanship from one of the world`s premier boating organizations Since 1978, Sailing Skills & Seamanship has been the required manual for students in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary`s esteemed sail-training programs. Now this exclusive handbok is available for the first time to every beginning & intermediate sailor. It is your thorough introduction to recreational sailing`s fundamentals, from choosing the right sailboat to knowing the rules of the nautical road & everything in between. Discover the answers to all your questions on: Essential equipment, both required & recommended Docking & anchoring Sailing fundamentals Tuning your sailboat`s rigging for best performance Knots, splices, & line handling Operating & maintaining outboard or inboard engines Navigation & the rules of the nautical road Boat handling & seamanship on coastal & inland waters Trailering a sailboat Marine weather & marine communications & much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions & answers, Sailing Skills & Seamanship is the ideal study & reference guide for honing your sailing skills & expanding your seamanship knowledge.

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