Dewey Decimal797.124
Table Of ContentDAY ONE: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT 1 The Language of Sailing 2 Start Sailing 3 The Points of Sail DAY TWO: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS 4 Wind and Sails: A Powerful Team 5 Balance and Stability 6 Handling Heavy Weather and Rescuing Crew DAY THREE: GOING AND COMING WITH EASE 7 Mooring, Docking, and Anchoring Under Sail 8 Right-of-Way Rules and Navigation Appendix 1: Three-Day Study Program Appendix 2: Tips and Checklists Glossary Index
SynopsisThe learn-to-sail book for when you are in a hurry to gain your sea legs At the Offshore Sailing School, the Colgates have taught more than 100,000 adults how to sail. Now they are making their proven instructional methods available to you so you can fulfill your sailing dreams in little time. Though designed around three days of intensive instruction, the book adapts easily to any learning pace. You can master the fundamentals in three days--or over a summer of leisurely sailing., The learn-to-sail book for when you are in a hurry to gain your sea legs At the Offshore Sailing School, the Colgates havetaught more than 100,000 adults how to sail. Now theyare making their proven instructional methods availableto you so you can fulfill your sailing dreams in little time.Though designed around three days of intensiveinstruction, the book adapts easily to any learning pace.You can master the fundamentals inthree days--or over a summer of leisurely sailing.
LC Classification NumberGV811