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This new, revised edition of The Sailing Bible is the complete, hands-on manual packed with detailed, step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at every level. Whether one is a dinghy or yacht sailor, just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this book will deliver all the answers needed.

Contents include:

• What type of dinghy or yacht?
• Cruising and racing
• Launching, helming and capsizing
• Mastering the trapeze
• Sailing with a spinnaker
• Managing a crew
• Reading the weather
• Racing techniques and tactics
• Buoyage, tides, charts and navigation
• Anchoring, and marina berthing
• Knots, ropes and flags
• Boat etiquette and seamanship
• Rules of the road, safety and emergencies
• Boat maintenance and repair.

This new edition has been thoroughly revised and brought completely up to date. Hundreds of improvements cover new technology to help with navigation, communications and safety. There is also increased coverage of dinghies and racing.

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