The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship

Braden, Twain

ISBN 10: 1616082461 / ISBN 13: 9781616082468

Published by Skyhorse Publishing, 2013

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1616082461I4N00

Synopsis:

"The Complete Guide to Sailing", an illustrated guide for beginner and expert alike, blends sea stories with basic instruction methods to provide a readable book on the art of sailing. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore. "The Complete Guide to Sailing" is enhanced with original images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning. Chapters include: Knots and Lines; Sailboat Anatomy; Steering & Sailing; Lakes, Harbors & Bays; A Look at the Weather; Charts & Navigation; Anchoring, Mooring & Berthing; Sailing Gear; Boat Maintenance; Daily Rhythms; Seamanship Basics; and Rules of the Road.

About the Author: Twain Braden is a member of the American Bar Association and has led wilderness trips and sailing adventures throughout northern New England, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. He holds a current master mariner's license. Twain is the author of three books about sailing-related topics. He speaks at high schools and universities about navigation and cartography. He lives in Peaks Island, Maine, with his wife, Leah Day, and their four children.Sam Manning is a marine illustrator, craftsman, daily rower, and advocate for the simple life. He is world-renowned for his meticulous maritime illustrations. He lives in Camden, Maine.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Manning, Sam
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket