The Complete Guide to Sailing
"The Complete Guide to Sailing", an illustrated guide for beginner and expert alike, blends sea stories with basic instruction methods to provide a readable book on the art of sailing. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore. "The Complete Guide to Sailing" is enhanced with original images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning. Chapters include: Knots and Lines; Sailboat Anatomy; Steering & Sailing; Lakes, Harbors & Bays; A Look at the Weather; Charts & Navigation; Anchoring, Mooring & Berthing; Sailing Gear; Boat Maintenance; Daily Rhythms; Seamanship Basics; and Rules of the Road.