Sailing For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Tapa blanda

Interested in learning to sail but feel like you're navigating in murky waters? Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition introduces the basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock. In Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition, two U.S. sailing champions show you how to: * Find and choose a sailing school * Use life jackets correctly * Tie ten nautical knots * Handle sailing emergencies (such as capsizing and rescuing a man overboard) * Launch your boat from a trailer, ramp, or beach * Get your boat from point A to point B (and back again) * Predict and respond to water and wind conditions * Read charts, plot your course, use a compass, and find your position at sea Sailing for Dummies shows you that getting out on the water is easier than you think. The authors keep the sailor-speak to a minimum where possible, but give you a grasp of the terminology you need to safely and effectively communicate with your crew. A textbook, user's manual, and reference all in one, this book takes the intimidation out of sailing and gives you the skills and confidence you need to get your feet wet and become the sailing pro you've always wanted to be. Anchors away!

Covers the latest advances in electronic navigation

Get the know-how you need to sail safely and have fun

Want to sail into the sunset but don't know port from starboard?Don't worry! Now updated with the latest on boats, gear, andracing, this hands-on guide helps you chart a course to sailingsuccess, from getting familiar with nautical terms and seamanshipbasics to setting sail, navigating, anchoring, and docking —even riding out a storm.

• Get your feet wet at a sailing school
• Launch a boat and maneuver under sail
• Navigate, anchor, and dock
• Charter a boat or enter races
• Choose and care for a boat

Praise for Sailing For Dummies

"Provides an interesting read, easy instruction, and a handyreference work."
—Walter Cronkite

"Peter and JJ's enthusiasm for the thrill and fun of sailingbrings the comprehensive guide to life in every chapter. Whetheryou're a novice or several years into this fascinating sport, theIslers' knowledge and insight will speed you along your course tosailing mastery."
—John Burnham, Editor of Cruising World magazine