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Synopsis
Buoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions
Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything you need to know in Sailing For Dummies. This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything you need to know to confidently navigate your vessel through whatever waters―rough or smooth―you may encounter. Whether your goal is to explore a nearby lake, sail down the Mighty Mississippi, or take to the open sea, Sailing For Dummies explains how to launch your vessel, tie knots, turn sails, read the water, and more.
- Figure out how to work with the wind using sails to reach your destination
- Find out how the latest technology makes sailing easier and more enjoyable
- Master the essential skills of docking, tying knots, and dropping anchor
- Learn how to read the wind, sea, and sky to know what the weather is up to
- Choose the boat that’s right for you, complete with bells and whistles
- Discover the basics of windsurfing and kiteboarding
- Satisfy your need to go farther and faster in your craft
- Know how to sail safely in tricky situations
Whether you’re dipping your toe in the water or knee deep in your pursuit of sailing excellence, this reference will come in handy as you set your sights on sailing. After spending some time with Sailing For Dummies―and even more time on the water―you’ll know the ropes!
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About the Author
JJ Fetter is a two-time Olympic medalist (1992 & 2000) and multiple world and national champion in sailing. She has been inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame and is a four-time U.S. Sailing Yachtswoman of the Year.
Peter Isler is a world-renowned sailor, sports commentator, and writer. He has sailed and won races all over the world and continues to enjoy sharing his knowledge of this diverse sport.
From the Back Cover
Come sail away with Dummies
What better way to escape the stresses of everyday life than with wind filling your sails and water passing beneath your keel. Whether you’re an aspiring sailor or an old salt, let Sailing For Dummies expand your horizons. We have answers to all your sailing questions, like: What’s the best sailboat for you? How do you hoist the mainsail? What’s a jib? How do you sail faster? Should you go to sailing school? What should you wear? And perhaps most importantly, what do you need to know to sail off into the sunset? World-renowned sailors let you in on all the secrets. You want to sail, and you want to sail right. Dummies has you covered.
Inside…
- Anatomy of a sailboat
- Your first sail
- Sailing safe in all conditions and boats
- Trimming your sails for speed
- Sailboat racing
- Kiteboarding and windsurfing
- Cruising, chartering, and sailing away
- Using navigation apps
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