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Sailing essentials

Sleight, Steve2013
Book
The perfect reference for yachtsmen of all levels, this illustrated pocket guide provides sailors with everything they need to know about how to sail. Broken down into easy-to-follow, bite-sized units, "Sailing Essentials" takes readers through key sailing techniques -- from hoisting a sail and reading charts to steering a course at night or laying an anchor. Readers will also find information on how to deal with difficult weather conditions and how to tie tricky knots, detailed instructions on man-overboard procedures, and much more.
Main title:
Sailing essentials / Steve Sleight.
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley, 2013.
Collation:
304 p. : col. ill ; 23 cm.
Notes:
"All you need to know when you're at sea" -- Cover subtitle.Includes index.
ISBN:
97814654085019781409324454
Dewey class:
797.124
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
95043
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Kathleen Syme Carlton-Art and CultureARTS 797.124 SLEIOn loan - Due: 06 Jul 2026
Library at the Dock-Art and CultureARTS 797.124 SLEIOn loan - Due: 27 Jun 2026
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