Fundamentals of Sailing, Cruising, and Racing

Steve Colgate

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WW Norton & Co
08 January 2010

Motor & power boating & cruising; Sailing

Stephen Colgate, the founder and president of the Offshore Sailing School, removes the mystery of sailing and reduces the techniques to basic, simple principles. He instructs the reader on all matters from how sails work under various conditions to night sailing and piloting, tactical problems and heavy-weather racing, emergencies, safety, boat control, and all other fundamentals. This edition contains the latest technological advances in equipment, and the newest rules, regulations, and strategies that are critical to safe and pleasurable time on the water. The result is a superior resource that is an absolute must for all sailors.

By: Steve Colgate
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 991g
ISBN: 9780393038118
ISBN 10: 0393038114
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 08 January 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Colgate lives in Sanibel, Florida. He is the author of several books and contributes regularly to Sail, Yachting, and Boating magazines.