Skip Novak on Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat [Paperback]

Skip Novak is revered around the world for his sailing adventures. In this book he brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so you can follow in his wake  or create your own.

Drawing from his longstanding column forYachting World, Skip has curated, edited and updated his original missives alongside brand new material to make a collection that is both thought-provokingly bold and invaluably practical. Skip is an ardent proponent of self-reliance, and his hard-won advice will challenge you to improve your seamanship, focusing on skill, experience and problem-solving knowledge.

While covering lots of traditional skills, such as celestial navigation, anchoring and docking, Skip also looks to the future, tackling innovative technologies that can make life afloat easier. Skip has a particular interest in helping new and younger sailors heed the clarion call of adventure he truly believes the ocean provides, and this interest shines through in his thoughtful guidance.

Steeped in personal experience, but designed to be as inspirational as it is practical,Skip Novak on Sailingwill help you become a better sailor, no matter your level of experience.

Skip Novak shares the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience on wide-ranging topics to help you become a better sailor.Chicago-born, Europe-based, but often to be found exploring the Antarctic, Skip Novak has long inspired sailors all over the world with his thirst for adventure. He has competed in most major yacht races, including the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, the Sydney-Hobart Race and the Fastnet Race. He has written forYachting Worldand theDaily Telegraphand is also the author ofOne Watch at a TimeandFazisi  The Joint Venture, shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

Skip Novak takes us to the high seas providing technical wisdom, wonderful adventure stories, apprel¡