Product Description

Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. The alphabetical reference format offers the reader opportunities to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by Sail Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers over 50 technical topics.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45793 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 187 pages

The ENSIGN, May/June 2006
"Filled with practical advice, this book is a winner."

Soundings, December 2005
"It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two. "

Latitudes & Attitudes, December 2005
"This is a great reference book for those just entering the world of sailing, and entertaining."

Customer Reviews

not half bad
The book has a lot of advise and while much of it may be known to experienced sailors the starters to sailing will probably appreciate everything in the book. I feel that even experienced sailors will find something new or at least be reminded of something useful.

Good primer, but not for a complete novice...
This book would've been indispensable had it contained simple sketches and photos to illustrate author's point. It would've been nice for a novice to actually see an illustration of different keel designs or pictures of commonly used knots or sail types. As for tips and advice, they are indeed common sense. Will look forward for an updated / revised addition.

Recommended reading
This is a fun book. The cover does it justice. If you've ever had the misfortune to get wrapped up in the expensive world of boating, this will bring both knowedge and laughter. John Vigor does an excellent job of conveying both his love of this pasttime, and the lessons he's learned over the years.