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Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. This comprehensive manual helps beginners learn basic sailing and coastal cruising with stepbystep instructions for everything from hoisting the sail to docking. It offers a concise but authoritative explanation, in text and diagrams, of everything a beginner needs to know before getting on the water, from parts. The author of the book managed to compile an excellent manual, bringing together all required information starting from and including the very. It is an allinone reference book that includes everything a cruising sailor needs to know, from general planning to technical guidance to sailing advice. There will be two tests for this course, one written and one performance. From its 4 color, highend illustrations and photographs to its modern, easytoread design, bareboat cruising made easy is a beauty. Its your one stop, handy guide to take sailing to the next level and find out how best to get proper accreditation. The essential guide to equipment and techniques adventure sports this practical, illustrated guide provides the ideal introduction to the complex, challenging skill of sailing.
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