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Sailing
Fundamentals
- by Gary Jobson
Step-by-step illustrations using
over 150 line drawings and photographs. Newly revised and comprehensively
updated. Thousands of students have used this highly
acclaimed manual to learn
keelboat sailing quickly, easily and with an emphasis on keeping the
FUN in
Fundamentals. $35 includes: Sailing Fundamentals, ASA Log Book, and homework. |
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Cruising
Fundamentals
- by Harry Munns
130 pages of easy to understand instruction
for people whose goal is to find new horizons. The
book features 60 illustrations
and 125 photographs organized in a sequence which presents the
finer points
of living aboard a moderate sized sailboat in the most efficient manner possible.
If
sailing is your dream, this is the best first step you can take. $45 includes: Cruising Fundamental & homework. |
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A
Star to Steer Her By
-by Edward J. Bergin
A Star to Steer Her By is
a 200 page, self taught guide to offshore navigation. Spend eight hours
with
this book and you will have a solid working knowledge of celestial navigation.
This is a basic
text, giving straightforward explanations of everything you
need to know to find your way across the bay or around the globe. The book has
been developed from the course material the author has used in his Weems &
Plath-sponsored navigation course. Each chapter is a complete lesson and includes
a study guide, examples of realistic situations the mariner may encounter. $25 |
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Coastal
Navigation Manual/ Workbook / DVD
- by Tom Tursi
Well organized and easy to follow, the Manual/Course
comes with
review questions, answers and a training chart. It can be used in two ways: 1.
as a text for classroom instruction (review questions and answers retained
by Instructor) or as a self-study
course with review questions, answers, and
training chart all provided in advance. Navigation is an ancient art whose
secrets are revealed and simplified in this popular manual.
$125 includes exam
& chart - Members
$175 includes exam
& chart - Non- Members |
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Sailing
For Dummies
-by J. J. Isler, Peter Isler
Attention landlubbers:
If you don't know your port from your starboard, tacking from jibing, then you
need to experience clear sailing with the Dummies. With the usual cargo of good
humor and demystifying tone.$25 |
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The New Book of Sail Trim
-by Ken Textor
The New The New Book of Sail Trim contains a selection of 44 outstanding
articles on efficient sail handling from the pages of SAIL magazine. An invaluable
collection of tips, ideas and advice for beginner or expert, cruiser or racer
the book is equally useful for small or large boats. $20 |
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The
Everything Sailing Book
-by Michael and Nikki Smorenburg
If you've
ever gone sailing, you know that going out to sea is one of the more complicated-
and thrilling- leisure activities you can pursue. Handling intricate equipment
and navigating through choppy waters can pose challenges to even the most experienced
sailor. The Everything Sailing Book provides you with a practical, hands-on approach
to the basics of sailing. $25 |
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The Morrow Guide to Knots
-by Guido Regazzoni, Mario Bigon
An entirely different kind of knot book, this compact, practical guide takes full
advantage of color photography to teach readers how to tie 70 of the most useful
knots they can know. Unlike illustrations, the photos show every step looking
over the shoulder of the tier. Color-coding makes the ropes easy to distinguish.
647 photos. $20 |
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