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by Halsey Herreshoff

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Learn the theory and practice of sailing from a leading naval architect and America's Cup winner

In this handsome full-color digest of sailing lore and technique, one of the world's preeminent sailors and an all-star cast of contributors provide clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of the sport. The Sailor's Handbook helps you choose and outfit a sailboat, and it provides expert instruction in seamanship and safety, mooring and anchoring, navigation and meteorology, first aid and survival, knots and ropes, and more. Perfect for on-board reference and at-home study, the book also includes a survey of the world's top cruising grounds.

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  • Title The Sailor's Handbook: A Clear and Comprehensive Guide to Sailing for Pleasure and Sport
  • Author Halsey Herreshoff
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Complete Numbers
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher International Marine Publishing, Camden, Maine, U.S.A.
  • Publication date October 19, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780071480925 / 0071480927
  • Weight 1.06 lbs (0.48 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.04 x 6.08 x 0.57 in (22.96 x 15.44 x 1.45 cm)
  • Category Sports & Recreation
  • Library of Congress subjects Sailing
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007297155
  • Dewey Decimal Code 797.124

About the author

Halsey Herreshoff, one of the world's foremost naval architects, is a lifelong cruising and racing sailor who navigated Courageous to victory in the 1974 America's Cup.

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