Singlehanded Sailing: The Experiences and Techniques of the Lone Voyagers

by Richard Henderson

Book Overview

Originally published in 1989, an illustrated handbook on singlehanded sailing on coastal passages, ocean voyages and races. Includes information on suitable choices of boat, sails and self-steering gear, and coverage of the motivations, psychology, tactics and perils of sailing alone.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877420629
• ISBN13: 9780877420620
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Extensive current & historical information for Singlehanders

This is a reference book. A "must" for anyone persueing the reality of offsore singlehanded sailing. This is not a basic how-to, but rather assumes the reader has some relevant experience. The writer delves into yacht and rigging design from the historical perspective all the way through to modern day Vendee' and Around Alone (ex BOC) type purpose built (solo) racing machines. None or very limited coverage of Mini Transat(s) or 6.5m class boats.Chapters also include psycological motivation, sleep deprivation, steering, stores, etc. Some pictures & sketches mostly b/w