This book is a complete guide to deep-sea sailing, with information on navigating in bad weather, rules of the road, readying and managing the crew, repairs, and much more. With helpful illustrations and a wealth of invaluable information, this timeless volume is is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in sailing, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Planning a Cruise", "The Craft", "Fittings and Equipment", "Maintenance", "Emergency Repairs", "The ...
Read More
This book is a complete guide to deep-sea sailing, with information on navigating in bad weather, rules of the road, readying and managing the crew, repairs, and much more. With helpful illustrations and a wealth of invaluable information, this timeless volume is is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in sailing, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Planning a Cruise", "The Craft", "Fittings and Equipment", "Maintenance", "Emergency Repairs", "The Crew", "Preparing the Crew for Sea", "Watchkeeping and Routine", "Food and Water", "Safety and Sea", "Navigation", "Cruise Strategy, Weather and Currents", "Wind and Sea", "Bad Weather", "Comfort and Health", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
Read Less
Add this copy of Deep Sea Sailing to cart. $617.02, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Hutchinson.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover.
Add this copy of Deep Sea Sailing to cart. $79.40, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Hutchinson.
