How to Sail: Teaches basic sailing and navigation techniques, boat anatomy, communication, and what to do in an emergency - Brossura

Twain Braden

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ISBN 10: 1782745335 ISBN 13: 9781782745334

Casa editrice: Amber Books Ltd, 2017

Riassunto

How to Sail outlines basic sailing techniques for both the beginner and experienced sailor. Whatever your level of ability, this book is packed with useful hints and essential tips that will make sailing a safe, rewarding and enjoyable experience. Useful tip boxes and clear line illustrations help bring to life the techniques needed to handle a boat in every situation, from the importance of monitoring weather reports over the radio, to understanding how to use specialized equipment in an emergency. The handbook also includes a useful glossary explaining sailing terms, an extensive list of recommended reading and a comprehensive index for easy reference. No serious sailing enthusiast should be without How to Sail.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Twain Braden is a sailor and journalist of many years experience who has worked for the American-based offshore sailing magazines Ocean Navigator and Professional Mariner. As a staff member of the Ocean Navigator School of Seamanship, Twain has taught radar navigation, piloting and celestial navigation in various cities in the United States. He lives in Portland, Maine.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Amber Books Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1782745335
• ISBN 13: 9781782745334
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile