Practical Sailing Handbook provides a thorough grounding in all the principles and techniques of sailing and maintaining the modern cruising yacht.
With up-to-the-minute information on equipment (including engines and auxiliaries), concise illustrations of apparatus and methods and an abundance of full-colour photographs, Practical Sailing Handbook guides the reader through boat types, sail theory and navigation, to first cruise and first race. It also includes an indispensable section on the rules of the road and emergencies afloat.
Practical Sailing Handbook is an essential text book for the beginner and experienced enthusiast alike.