The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing

Seidman, David

ISBN 10: 0070571317 / ISBN 13: 9780070571310

Published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00093714802

Synopsis:

The Complete Sailor takes the reader from the first sail to a mastery of small-boat handling. Weaving his writing around 600 drawings by noted marine illustrator Kelly Mulford, David Seidman has created a book in which each double-page spread invites the eye and communicates volumes of information. The Complete Sailor goes beyond other learn-to-sail books to cover navigation, boat design, and seamanship. Encyclopedic in scope yet warm in style, it conveys the magic as well as the techniques of sailing. Among the other topics covered: anchoring, ropework, rigging, weather, fog, squalls, currents and tides, rules of the road, trailering, and working the winds. The book is a gentle introduction for those just starting out, and a guide to new horizons for those who already sail.

Review: "A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages." Cruising World 20100610 "Teaches sailing with flair and poetry." Sail 20100610 "A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough." Sailing 20100610 "Seidman's explanation of wind and sailing is a work of art." The Herald 20100610 "A learn-to-sail book with heart." WoodenBoat 20100610

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of ...
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good