The American Sailing Association's coastal cruising made easy : the official manual of the American Sailing Association's Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (ASA103).

If you dream of following the early explorers who dared sail into waters beyond the known horizon, you will need to become proficient in a great many facets of seamanship. This book builds on the basic sailing skills you learned in the ASA 101 course so you can venture toward more distant cruising g...

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Corporate Author: American Sailing Association
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : American Sailing Association, [2012]
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Summary:If you dream of following the early explorers who dared sail into waters beyond the known horizon, you will need to become proficient in a great many facets of seamanship. This book builds on the basic sailing skills you learned in the ASA 101 course so you can venture toward more distant cruising grounds. Explore the inner workings of a cruising sailboat. Discover ways to get more performance out of your sails. Find out how to orient yourself on the water and measure your progress toward your destination. Know what weather signs to look for while on the water. Learn how to dock a sailboat under power.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:176 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
ISBN:9780982102510
0982102518