If you are anything like me, you are anxious to get away from the dock and go out for a day's sail and learn how to sail a boat even better than before. But wait, you might be forgetting the most important part of sailing: Preparation. How many times have you been out sailing and the luff on your mainsail or headsail begins to sag, or show scallops after the breeze picks up? This often means a trip to the mast to tension the halyard. But did you know you can do this without a halyard? Before you even think of casting off, you need to make sure that you go through these basic checklists in this book. Book Content Includes: Chapter 1 - Safety Equipment For Sailing and BoatingChapter 2 - Sailing and Boating - Propeller Care Tips 101Chapter 3 - Five Tips to Successful Sailing in Restricted WatersChapter 4 - Cracking the Mystery of Apparent WindChapter 5 - How to Sail a Boat Better With the Secret of Sail Draft ControlChapter 6 - Make This Ten-Point Inspection For Worry-Free Day SailingChapter 7 - How to Adjust Sail Luff Tension Without a HalyardChapter 8 - Sailing and Understanding Sails
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