Synopsis
This book is a complete guide to deep-sea sailing, with information on navigating in bad weather, rules of the road, readying and managing the crew, repairs, and much more. With helpful illustrations and a wealth of invaluable information, this timeless volume is is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in sailing, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Planning a Cruise”, “The Craft”, “Fittings and Equipment”, “Maintenance”, “Emergency Repairs”, “The Crew”, “Preparing the Crew for Sea”, “Watchkeeping and Routine”, “Food and Water”, “Safety and Sea”, “Navigation”, “Cruise Strategy, Weather and Currents”, “Wind and Sea”, “Bad Weather”, “Comfort and Health”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
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Deep Sea Sailing
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Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # A14B-02691
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Deep Sea Sailing
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David McKay Company, New York, 1978
ISBN 10: 0679508538
ISBN 13: 9780679508533
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Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good ++. First American Edition. Trade paperback, 246 pages including many black-and-white illustrations; very light shelf wear, but appears unread condition. See also our listing for R. G. Mathews' very scarce Sailing Craft. Seller Inventory # 033597
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Deep Sea Sailing
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David McKay Company, Inc., New York, 1978
ISBN 10: 0679508538
ISBN 13: 9780679508533
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. First Thus. Dust spotting and creases on cover and spine. Seller Inventory # 085291
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DEEP SEA SAILING
Published by
David McKay Co. New York. ., 1978
ISBN 10: 0679508538
ISBN 13: 9780679508533
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Seller: Jean-Louis Boglio Maritime Books, CYGNET, TAS, Australia
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2nd printing of the 1st paperback edition of the 1973 US original. 6-246 PP with 20 tables, 8 maps and 28 diagrams, plus 12 pages with 23 b/w photos. Fp: H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh with the author aboard "Samuel Pepys". Pictorial soft covers. Signature of previous owner on half-title page. Very good. 20.8 x 13.7. Planning a cruise, fitting and equipment, maintenance. Safety at sea. Storm at sea. Seller Inventory # 74214
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Seller: Antiquariat Armebooks, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Gut. Stanley Paul , London 1979 : Erroll Bruce - Perfect tb . Gr.14x21cm. XH-DAT7-P8DN Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 340. Seller Inventory # 114233