Getting Afloat

A pocket guide packed with information for young dinghy sailors. Its clear layout is intended to encourage young people to try sailing for the first time.

The Armchair Sailor

Born and bred in a family steeped in the tradition of the sailing life on the east coast of England, the author has had his finger on the pulse of sailing for years. In this book, he includes a compilation of a wide variety of the writings of sailors. Learn why you should beach your boat, fill it with water and set it on fire, why the American offshore racing fleet painted their decks black, and other sailing tidbits. Hdbd., 6 1/4 x 9, 170 pgs.'

Sailing to the Reefs

Jetsetters Magazine recommendation.

Day Skipper Sailing

A practical guide, tailor-made for those who are taking the RYA Day Skipper Sailing course, giving detailed instruction and advice on the principal topics of the RYA syllabus.

\r\n\r\nTopics covered include: Ropework, deck fittings and terminology; anchoring under sail, in bad weather and tripping lines; position and course plotting, use of charts and compass; lunar and solar tides, tidal height definitions and tables, and finally correct use of yachting terms and life-saving knowledge.

\r\nPaperback \149 6-1/2\148 x 9-1/4\148 \149 128 pages \149 100 b/w\r\n'

The Intricate Art of Living Afloat

Jetsetters Magazine recommendation.

Sailor's Wind

Jetsetters Magazine recommendation.

American Small Sailing Craft

Jetsetters Magazine recommendation.

Catamaran Sailing: From Start to Finish

Jetsetters Magazine recommendation.

Sailor's Multihull Guide to the Best Cruising Catamarans and Trimarans

Jetsetters Magazine recommendation.

Competent Crew, 3rd Edition

This volume covers both the shore based and the practical aspects of the RYA Competent Crew course. It clearly explains all aspects of boat work including: sail trimming and sail handling; understanding the compass and sailing a course; introduction to meteorology; anchoring and mooring; rope work; handling safety equipment; emergency procedures; and simple collision rules.

\r\nPaperback \149 6\148 x 9-1/4\148 \149 208 pp \149 130 b/w

Sailing Ships Stained Glass Coloring Book

Jetsetters Magazine recommendation.