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American Sailing Association's coastal cruising made easy
the official manual of the American Sailing Association's Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (ASA103)
Coastal cruising made easy : the official manual of the American Sailing Association's Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (ASA103)
176 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
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.
The magic of cruising -- Motoring fundamentals -- The cruising life -- Know your sails and trim -- Rule and tools for navigators -- Hands-on cruising -- Seamanship -- Achieving independence.