An A-Z of Sailing Terms

Book Overview

Handy and authoritative, this invaluable guide deserves a place on every sailor's bookshelf. Abridged from the acclaimed Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea, An A-Z of Sailing Terms provides detailed explanations of nearly 1,500 sailing terms, covering everything from "booby-hatch" and "growler" to "jack in the basket" and "throat seizing."
Included are entries on navigational and meteorological subjects, weather lore, sailing expressions, and catch phrases--"to the bitter end," for example, is a sailing term that has now passed to general use. The 150 illustrations are themselves a comprehensive guide to rigs and rigging, knots, tackles, and a wide variety of onboard fittings and equipment. Fully revised and updated, this useful reference also includes coverage of the latest racing rules and modern yacht design.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019280068X
• ISBN13: 9780192800688
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Non english finally at ease!

The sailing world has as many others its own vocabulary and manners. Obviously the French speaking sailing world has a somewhat different attitude and idioms when talking to their favourite leisure or business. When boat crews of various nationalities meet they must find a common language. Most often the french speaking crews have the most difficulties to express their views and understand the english speaking ones. "A to Z of sailing terms" is a simple, most useful tool to quickly ensure that the terms used are not only correct but that you will not feel out of place with English speaking sailors. A great help to non english navigators and a easy tool to help communication and conversation. Thanks to this book, I have more friends on seas !