The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boating and Sailing, 3rd Edition

by Frank Sargeant

Book Overview

An excellent overview of both power boating and sailing, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boating and Sailing, Third Edition , focuses on the techniques shared by both. For example, anchoring, motoring, docking, tailoring, and other techniques are critical for both types of boaters to learn - and the most common techniques omitted by most sailing only books. It also covers weather, safety, maps, rules of the road, dealing with people on the boat, gear,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592573231
• ISBN13: 9781592573233
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great book - Must have for a new owner

We are fist time boat owners and this book is a godsend. When you are out on the water, and have a question, you can just look it up in this easy to use book!

Perfect for a beginner

I knew nothing!!! This book was perfect, I learned everything about boats, boating, the rules of the sea, little tidbits that will save you or your boat. Perfect for a beginner

It is a cool book for an idiot sailor like me

I really liked the book. It explains stuff so people who misunderstand the fundamentals of sailing and boating can learn easy!