Yachting Start to Finish
From Beginner to Advanced: the Perfect Guide to Improving Your Yachting Skills
$46.24
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
8 March 2019
Summary
Yachting Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the basic principles, preparing to sail, your first sail and safety at sea. It includes advice on choosing and buying a yacht, essential equipment, boat handling, tides, weather and navigation, all taken from the courses delivered by the UK’s biggest sailing scho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781912177271 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1912177277 |
| Author: | Barry Pickthall |
| Publisher: | Fernhurst Books Limited |
| Imprint: | Fernhurst Books Limited |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 8 March 2019 |
| Weight: | 382g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 337mm x 155mm |
| Series: | Boating Start to Finish |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A heavily illustrated guide covering all the basic aspects of going cruising from the vagaries of navigation to the technicalities of mooring up… nicely illustrated and well written.” (Sailing Today)
About The Author
Barry Pickthall
Barry Pickthall is a respected sports writer and photographer and has been covering all aspects of sailing and boating for the past 35 years, 20 of them as a yachting correspondent to The Times newspaper. He has been covering the international stage for the past 4 decades from the Olympics to America’s Cup and Round the World Races. Barry is also a qualified sailing instructor – having graduated from one of the first courses held at the UKSA.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.