Overview

Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition of SAILING FUNDAMENTALS is widely recognized as the official 'learn-to-sail manual' of the American Sailing Association (ASA) - and used in the training programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups, including the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary nationwide. While most introductory sailing books reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, SAILING FUNDAMENTALS is extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure it offers only the fastest, easiest, most systematic ways to learn basic sailing and coastal cruising. This invaluable guide covers every aspect of beginning sailing-from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring - and specifically prepares readers to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards.

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Author:   Gary Jobson
Publisher:   Simon & Schuster
Imprint:   Touchstone
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780743273084

ISBN 10:   0743273087
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   19 June 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS The American Sailing Association by Harry Munns, Executive Vice President, ASA United States Coast Guard Auxiliary HOW TO USE THIS BOOK PART ONE INTRODUCTION TO SAILING Overview: The Sailboat and the Wind ASHORE KNOWLEDGE All About Boats The Basic Boat Responsibilities of the Skipper and Crew Alcohol and Drug Abuse Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Boarding Sailing Checklist Attaching the Sails Rigging Checklist Using Winches Raising the Mainsail Getting the Boat Moving Getting Out of Irons Coming About or Tacking (Mainsail Only) Jibing (Mainsail Only) Raising the Jib Reaching with Mainsail and Jib Coming About with Mainsail and Jib Sailing a Figure Eight Jibing with Mainsail and Jib Ending the Sail Stowing Sails Docking Summary PART TWO BASIC SAILING ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Sail Trim What Makes a Boat Sail Points of Sail Rules of the Road under Sail Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Communications Sailing Close-hauled Sailing on a Run Sailing on a Reach Stopping the Boat Summary PART THREE SAFETY AND SEAMANSHIP ASHORE KNOWLEDGE The Safety Harness Deck Safety Hypothermia and Clothing Seasickness Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Sailing a Triangular Course Rescuing a Man Overboard Sailing in Confined Waters Summary PART FOUR BASIC SEAMANSHIP SKILLS ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Daysail Planning Chart Symbols Aids to Navigation Anchors and Their Uses The Anchorage Knots Dock Lines and Their Uses Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Anchoring Heaving To Docking under Sail Mooring Summary PART FIVE BASIC COASTAL CRUISING I ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Terms and Definitions Running Lights Duties of Skipper and Crew for Cruising Rules of the Road under Power Essential Safety Equipment Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Engine Operation -- Outboards Troubleshooting the Engine Handling a Vessel under Power Summary PART SIX BASIC COASTAL CRUISING II ASHORE KNOWLEDGE Sail Selection Weather Heavy-Weather Sailing Reefing Systems The Magnetic Compass Preparing for Coastal Cruising Running Aground and Other Nuisances Review Questions SKILLS AFLOAT Reefing Sailing a Compass Course Steering with the Sails Basic Coastal Cruising Checklist Summary PART SEVEN SPECIAL SAILING INFORMATION Special Sailing Information Dinghy Sailing Sailboards Catamarans Launching, Storing, and Maintaining Your Boat A Final Word APPENDIX A Answers to Review Questions APPENDIX B Float Plan APPENDIX C Equipment Checklists GLOSSARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX

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Gary Jobson lives in Annapolis, Maryland.

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