The Complete Trailer Sailor: How to Buy, Equip, and Handle Small Cruising Sailboats
| Author | : Brian Gilbert |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2007-06-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780071593601 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0071593608 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (608 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Complete Trailer Sailor: How to Buy, Equip, and Handle Small Cruising Sailboats written by Brian Gilbert and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-06-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soup-to-nuts introduction to small, economical sailing craft Trailer sailers--the smallest, most economical sailboats with sleeping accommodations--are a popular platform for learning the basics of sailing and are often considered to be the entry level to cruising under sail. Author Brian Gilbert shows how trailer sailers can be the ideal craft for a lifetime of enjoyment, including serious, long-distance cruising. This book covers all the bases, including how to inspect, buy, and equip a boat; how to trailer, sail, navigate, and cruise in small boats; how to use communications and navigation equipment; and more.
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