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OverviewThe learn-to-sail book for when you are in a hurry to gain your sea legs At the Offshore Sailing School, the Colgates havetaught more than 100,000 adults how to sail. Now theyare making their proven instructional methods availableto you so you can fulfill your sailing dreams in little time.Though designed around three days of intensiveinstruction, the book adapts easily to any learning pace.You can master the fundamentals inthree days--or over a summer of leisurely sailing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steve Colgate , Doris ColgatePublisher: International Marine Publishing Co Imprint: International Marine Publishing Co Dimensions: Width: 21.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.40cm Weight: 0.522kg ISBN: 9780071615198ISBN 10: 0071615199 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 16 April 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsDAY ONE: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT 1 The Language of Sailing 2 Start Sailing 3 The Points of Sail DAY TWO: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS 4 Wind and Sails: A Powerful Team 5 Balance and Stability 6 Handling Heavy Weather and Rescuing Crew DAY THREE: GOING AND COMING WITH EASE 7 Mooring, Docking, and Anchoring Under Sail 8 Right-of-Way Rules and Navigation Appendix 1: Three-Day Study Program Appendix 2: Tips and Checklists Glossary IndexReviewsAuthor InformationSteve Colgate founded the Offshore Sailing School in 1964. He has participated in two America’s Cup trials, seventeen Newport-Bermuda races, seven Fastnet Races, the Pan American Games, the Olympics, and six transatlantic races. The Offshore Sailing School operates from four Florida locations (Captiva Island; Ft. Myers Beach; St. Petersburg; and the Florida Keys) and from Chelsea Piers, New York City; Jersey City, NJ; St. Michaels, MD; and the British Virgin Islands. In 2003, US SAILING awarded the Colgates the Timothea Larr Trophy in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in sailing education. Doris Colgate is president and CEO of the Offshore Sailing School and founder of the National Women’s Sailing Association. The Offshore Sailing School operates from four Florida locations (Captiva Island; Ft. Myers Beach; St. Petersburg; and the Florida Keys) and from Chelsea Piers, New York City; Jersey City, NJ; St. Michaels, MD; and the British Virgin Islands. In 2003, US SAILING awarded the Colgates the Timothea Larr Trophy in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in sailing education. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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