The Complete Sailing Manual

Description:

The only sailing manual you will ever need, covering everything from sailing basics to making repairs and mastering navigation. The undisputed market leader in sailing guides, this fully revised and updated sailing manual, with a foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie, answers questions about any sailing situation, with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership. In DK's The Complete Sailing Manual, former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete course on seamanship, which is brought to life with breathtaking action photography and clear instructions. Fully revised, this new edition features all of the latest developments in sailing--including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing--and navigation, with technology such as modern performance systems and electronic navigation. It also highlights the latest rules, regulations, and best practices necessary for every avid sailor, from the novice to the seasoned seaperson. Includes essential information, handy diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations, The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing ebook to keep by your side when you're out on the waves.

Table of Contents:

THE JOY OF SAILING

Introduction

FIRST PRINCIPLES

Safety Afloat

Parts of a Boat

Essential Equipment

How Boats Sail

The Main Controls

Points of Sailing

Ropes and Knots

Blocks and Tackles

Oars and Paddles

Moving Small Boats

Staying Clear of Others

Weather Basics

Inland or Sea

SMALL-BOAT SAILING

Choosing a Small Boat

Protective Clothing

Rigging the Boat

Reefing a Dinghy

Helmsman and Crew

Turning Forces

Going Afloat

Launching a Dinghy

Basic Techniques

Tacking

Jibing

Sailing a Course

From and to the Shore

Mooring and Anchoring

Coping with Capsize

Man Overboard

Stowing After Sailing

ADVANCED SMALL-BOAT SAILING

High-performance Boats

Improving Your Technique

Sailing Exercises

Using Trapezes

Tacking and Jibing

Spinnakers

Handling a Spinnaker

Asymmetric Spinnakers

Single-handed Sailing

Small Keelboats

Sailing Small Keelboats

Moving Small Keelboats

Catamarans

Sailing Catamarans

Foiling

Tuning Your Boat

Rough-weather Sailing

Racing

CRUISER SAILING

Starting to Cruise

Choosing a Cruiser

Cruiser Design

Stability

Rigging and Sails

Above Deck

Down Below

Protection Afloat

Cruiser Ropework

Basic Sail Skills

Using the Tender

Preparing to Sail

Handling Under Power

Handling Under Sail

Tacking

Jibing

Sail Balance

Reducing Sail Area

Increasing Sail Area

Berthing

Marina Berths

Rafting Alongside

Berthing Bow- or Stern-to

Pile Moorings

Moorings

Anchoring

Passage Making

Avoiding Collisions

Running Aground

Man-overboard Procedure

Sailing at Night

Sailing in Fog

Rough-weather Sailing

NAVIGATION

Starting to Navigate

Charts

The Compass

Plotting Equipment

Navigation Instruments

Pilotage

Tides and Tidal Streams

Shaping a Course

Plotting a Position

Fixing a Position

Passage Skills

WEATHER

Causes of Weather

Weather Systems

Daily Changes

The Effects of the Land

Storms

Fog

Forecasting

Beaufort Scale

PRACTICAL BOAT CARE

The Hull

The Deck

The Rig

The Sails

The Interior

Electrics

Plumbing

Engines

Running Repairs

STAYING SAFE

Emergency Repairs

Distress Signals

Abandoning Ship

GLOSSARY

INDEX