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Sailing fundamentals : the official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary /

"The offical learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensive...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jobson, Gary (Author)
Corporate Authors: American Sailing Association, United States. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Other Authors: Betz, Marti
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon and Schuster, [1998]
Edition:Rev. and updated.
Subjects:
American Sailing Association.
American Sailing Association
Sailing.
Yachting.
Sailing
Yachting
Table of Contents:
  • The American Sailing Association (starting pages 7) / Harry Munns
  • United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (starting pages 8)
  • How to Use this Book (starting pages 9)
  • Pt. 1 Introduction to Sailing (starting pages 11)
  • Overview: The Sailboat and the Wind (starting pages 12)
  • Ashore Knowledge (starting pages 14)
  • All About Boats (starting pages 15)
  • The Basic Boat (starting pages 17)
  • Responsibilities of the Skipper and Crew (starting pages 24)
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse (starting pages 26)
  • Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats (starting pages 27)
  • Review Questions (starting pages 33)
  • Skills Afloat (starting pages 34)
  • Boarding (starting pages 36)
  • Sailing Checklist (starting pages 37)
  • Attaching the Sails (starting pages 37)
  • Rigging Checklist (starting pages 40)
  • Using Winches (starting pages 41)
  • Raising the Mainsail (starting pages 41)
  • Getting the Boat Moving (starting pages 45)
  • Getting Out of Irons (starting pages 46)
  • Coming About or Tacking (Mainsail Only) (starting pages 49)
  • Jibing (Mainsail Only) (starting pages 49)
  • Raising the Jib (starting pages 54)
  • Reaching with Mainsail and Jib (starting pages 55)
  • Coming About with Mainsail and Jib (starting pages 55)
  • Sailing a Figure Eight (starting pages 55)
  • Jibing with Mainsail and Jib (starting pages 58)
  • Ending the Sail (starting pages 60)
  • Stowing Sails (starting pages 61)
  • Docking (starting pages 63)
  • Summary (starting pages 63)
  • Pt. 2 Basic Sailing (starting pages 65)
  • Ashore Knowledge (starting pages 66)
  • Sail Trim (starting pages 67)
  • What Makes a Boat Sail (starting pages 70)
  • Points of Sail (starting pages 72)
  • Rules of the Road under Sail (starting pages 77)
  • Review Questions (starting pages 80)
  • Skills Afloat (starting pages 82)
  • Communications (starting pages 83)
  • Sailing Close-hauled (starting pages 83)
  • Sailing on a Run (starting pages 85)
  • Sailing on a Reach (starting pages 86)
  • Stopping the Boat (starting pages 87)
  • Summary (starting pages 88)
  • Pt. 3 Safety and Seamanship (starting pages 89)
  • Ashore Knowledge (starting pages 90)
  • The Safety Harness (starting pages 91)
  • Deck Safety (starting pages 91)
  • Hypothermia and Clothing (starting pages 93)
  • Seasickness (starting pages 98)
  • Review Questions (starting pages 99)
  • Skills Afloat (starting pages 100)
  • Sailing a Triangular Course (starting pages 101)
  • Rescuing a Man Overboard (starting pages 104)
  • Sailing in Confined Waters (starting pages 106)
  • Summary (starting pages 107)
  • Pt. 4 Basic Seamanship Skills (starting pages 109)
  • Ashore Knowledge (starting pages 110)
  • Daysail Planning (starting pages 111)
  • Chart Symbols (starting pages 112)
  • Aids to Navigation (starting pages 113)
  • Anchors and Their Uses (starting pages 119)
  • The Anchorage (starting pages 121)
  • Knots (starting pages 123)
  • Dock Lines and Their Uses (starting pages 124)
  • Review Questions (starting pages 125)
  • Skills Afloat (starting pages 126)
  • Anchoring (starting pages 127)
  • Heaving To (starting pages 129)
  • Docking under Sail (starting pages 131)
  • Mooring (starting pages 134)
  • Summary (starting pages 134)
  • Pt. 5 Basic Coastal Cruising I (starting pages 135)
  • Ashore Knowledge (starting pages 136)
  • Terms and Definitions (starting pages 137)
  • Running Lights (starting pages 140)
  • Duties of Skipper and Crew for Cruising (starting pages 142)
  • Rules of the Road under Power (starting pages 143)
  • Essential Safety Equipment (starting pages 144)
  • Review Questions (starting pages 149)
  • Skills Afloat (starting pages 152)
  • Engine Operation
  • Outboards (starting pages 153)
  • Troubleshooting the Engine (starting pages 154)
  • Handling a Vessel under Power (starting pages 156)
  • Summary (starting pages 160)
  • Pt. 6 Basic Coastal Cruising II (starting pages 161)
  • Ashore Knowledge (starting pages 162)
  • Sail Selection (starting pages 163)
  • Weather (starting pages 166)
  • Heavy-Weather Sailing (starting pages 171)
  • Reefing Systems (starting pages 173)
  • The Magnetic Compass (starting pages 174)
  • Preparing for Coastal Cruising (starting pages 174)
  • Running Aground and Other Nuisances (starting pages 175)
  • Review Questions (starting pages 179)
  • Skills Afloat (starting pages 180)
  • Reefing (starting pages 181)
  • Sailing a Compass Course (starting pages 183)
  • Steering with the Sails (starting pages 183)
  • Basic Coastal Cruising Checklist (starting pages 183)
  • Summary (starting pages 185)
  • Pt. 7 Special Sailing Information (starting pages 187)
  • Special Sailing Information (starting pages 188)
  • Dinghy Sailing (starting pages 189)
  • Sailboards (starting pages 195)
  • Catamarans (starting pages 196)
  • Launching, Storing, and Maintaining Your Boat (starting pages 199)
  • A Final Word (starting pages 200)
  • App. A: Answers to Review Questions (starting pages 201)
  • App. B Float Plan (starting pages 203)
  • App. C Equipment Checklists (starting pages 204)
  • Glossary (starting pages 205)
  • Acknowledgments (starting pages 210)
  • Index (starting pages 211)