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The Complete Sailing Manual

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The Complete Sailing Manual by Steve Sleight offers a comprehensive guide for both novice and experienced sailors. It covers essential sailing techniques, equipment advice, safety tips, and insights into modern technologies. Enhanced with plenty of illustrations, the manual is an invaluable resource for improving your sailing skills and confidence on the water.
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If you have a passion for sailing or are keen to start learning, this comprehensive guide packed with expert advice and stunning visuals will likely captivate you. It covers everything from basic techniques to advanced sailing strategies, making it a valuable resource for sailors of all skill levels.

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A new edition of the essential go-to guide to sailing and boat maintenance, perfect for all levels of experience.

The only sailing manual you will ever need, covering everything from sailing basics to making repairs and mastering navigation.

The undisputed market leader in sailing guides, this fully revised and updated sailing manual answers questions about any sailing situation, with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership.

In DK's The Complete Sailing Manual, former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete tuition course on seamanship, which is brought to life with breathtaking action photography and clear instructions.

Fully revised, this new edition features all of the latest developments in sailing, including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing, as well as navigation with technology such as modern performance systems and electronic navigation. It also highlights the latest rules, regulations, and best practices, necessary for every keen sailor, from the novice to the seasoned seaperson.

Packed with essential information, handy diagrams, and step-by-step artwork, The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing handbook to keep by your side when out on the waves.

Series: DK Complete Manuals

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The Complete Sailing Manual by Steve Sleight is highly praised for its comprehensive coverage of sailing techniques and its accessible style. Reviewers appreciate the detailed illustrations and practical advice, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced sailors. It is often noted for its clear instructional quality and breadth of content, covering everything from basic skills to advanced navigation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241446379

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Edition: 5th edition

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Sir Ben Ainslie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 199.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 1168g

Pages: 448

About the Author

An experienced author and broadcaster, Steve Sleight was a former Royal Yachting Association Coach and instructor at the UK's National Sailing Centre, who taught dinghy sailing, cruising, and competitive racing, both in dinghies and in cruiser/racers. He sailed a wide variety of mono-hulls and multi-hulls, from 3m (10ft) to 45m (130ft) long, and was a successful racing yachtsman and British National Champion. He died in 2016.

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