101 Tips for Stress-Free Sailing

Mr Duncan Wells

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Adlard Coles Nautical
02 November 2021

Navigation & seamanship; Sailing; Cruises

Here are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. This book is packed with 101 essential punchy sailing tips for sailors to read before and during sailing for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor, Duncan Wells. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan will share his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more.

Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem.

In this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to: ·

Calculate the speed of the tide by eye · Follow the rule of the road ·

Calibrate the depth sounder ·

Calculate the displacement speed of your hull ·

Reef early for an easy life ·

Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack ·

Pick up buoys from the cockpit

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Look after your zips

And many, many more!

This new title in Duncan Wells’ popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and will complement Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Navigation.

By: Mr Duncan Wells
Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 244g
ISBN: 9781472982001
ISBN 10: 1472982002
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 02 November 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Duncan Wells is an RYA instructor and sailing school principal. He has written for many leading boating magazines in the UK and US. He is the author of the bestselling Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Motorboating (both also published by Adlard Coles Nautical), which have helped countless sailors and motorboaters learn helpful boat handling and berthing techniques. He lives in Buckinghamshire.

Reviews for 101 Tips for Stress-Free Sailing

A useful source of hints and advice for reducing the strain on the brain to enable one to have a more relaxing time away sailing. -- Sandy Duker * Cruising Association * This compact guide is bursting with practical sailing tips to make your next trip on the water easier and more enjoyable. * Lifeboat Magazine *