ond Edition, is the bible of modern sail handling and selection. Tom Whiddenis CEO of North Marine Group, which includes North Sails, the largest sailmaker in the United States and theworld. Coauthor Michael Levitt has written more than a dozen books in thenautical field. The previous editionsold more than 20,000 copies. This new edition, now in its second printing, has an oversize format andbeautiful four/color photographs.