Sailing Fundamentals

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Simon and Schuster, 2005 - 224 sider
Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing -- from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring -- and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America's Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the U.S. Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country. Illustrated step-by-step in two colors with over 150 line drawings and photographs.

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The American Sailing Association
7
SAILING KNOWLEDGE
14
Responsibilities of the Skipper
24
SAILING SKILLS
34
Rigging Checklist
40
Getting Out of Irons
46
SAILING KNOWLEDGE
66
Points of Sail
72
Sailing in Confined Waters
106
PART FOUR
109
Anchors and Their Uses
119
Review Questions
125
Docking under Sail
131
Running Lights
140
Review Questions
150
Handling a Vessel under Power
156

Review Questions
80
Sailing on a Reach
86
Hypothermia and Clothing
93
Review Questions
99
SAILING KNOWLEDGE
162
HeavyWeather Sailing
171
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Gary Jobson has written and commented extensively on sailing as well as being on the Board of Directors of the International Yacht Racing Union and the WHITBREAD ROUND THE WORLD RACE.

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