The Complete Sailor, Second Edition [Paperback]

This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water

A learn-to-sail book with heart. --WoodenBoat
A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages. --Cruising World
Teaches sailing with flair and poetry. --SAIL
A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough. --Sailing
Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novicewith lots to offer intermediate sailors, too. --Kalamazoo Gazette

If you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation,The Complete Sailoris not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor.

Inside youll find:

• An all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailing
• Up-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport
• Exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations

Topics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering