Fundamentals of Sailing, Cruising, and Racing by Stephen Colgate

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For all sailors, novices and experienced racers alike, the acclaimed primer on sailing, cruising, and racing. Stephen Colgate, the founder and president of the Offshore Sailing Sch ool, removes the mystery of sailing and reduces the techniques to basic, simple principles. He instructs the reader on all matters from how sails work under various conditions to night sailing and piloting, tactical problems and heavy-weather racing, emergencies, safety, boat control, and all other fundamentals. This edition contains the latest technological advances in equipment, and the newest rules, regulations, and strategies that are critical to safe and pleasurable time on the water. The result is a superior resource that is an absolute must for all sailors. Publisher: Norton Year: 1978 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 0393032159 Condition: Fair Description: Large; DJ; Owner's Name inside. Dust jacket is very faded and worn with several tears at the edges. Gift inscription on the first page, dated 1990, and a previous owner's name dated 1983. Page edges are foxing. Otherwise good readable condition. This image is of the actual book. Show more