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.Coastal Cruising Made Easy is not only the official textbook for the ASA Coastal Cruising Standard , but also the definitive go-to resource for all sailors who enjoy cruising and destination oriented sailing. The text is published in full color and contains striking sailing photography from well-known photographer Billy Black, and world-class illustrations from award-winning illustrator Peter Bull.
Language
English
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
April 23, 2024
Coastal Cruising Made Easy: The Official Manual for the ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Course (Sailing Made Easy Series Book 2)
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.Coastal Cruising Made Easy is not only the official textbook for the ASA Coastal Cruising Standard , but also the definitive go-to resource for all sailors who enjoy cruising and destination oriented sailing. The text is published in full color and contains striking sailing photography from well-known photographer Billy Black, and world-class illustrations from award-winning illustrator Peter Bull.