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'Sea lore, like mud, has a way of sticking to you'. This handy book book represents some of the sea wisdom that has stuck to Des Sleightholme in over sixty years of sailing. The two hundred and forty-odd (some of them very odd) pieces of cruising lore will make your voyage easier, safer and more fun. They cover: Skippering, Crewing, Seamanship, Navigation, Weather, Safety.
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This little book represents some of the sea wisdom that has stuck to Des Sleightholme in over sixty years of sailing. The two hundred and forty-odd (some of them very odd) pieces of cruising lore will make your voyage easier, safer and more fun. They cover:
- Skippering
- Crewing
- Seamanship
- Navigation
- Weather
- Safety
'Sea lore, like mud, has a way of sticking to you'
About the Author
Des Sleightholme was editor of Yachting Monthly for 19 years and as such has become the most reputed cruising author. He has sailed for 60 years!
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- PublisherFernhurst Books Ltd.
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1898660840
- ISBN 13 9781898660842
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
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ISBN 10: 1898660840
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