Handbook of Trailer Sailing
by Robert Forrest Burgess
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Author: Robert Forrest BurgessEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-06
ISBN: 0877423431
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Intl Marine Pub
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Book Review: An excellent "how to have fun on a small sailboat" book.
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have, or are considering buying or borrowing, a sailboat, then this book is for you. While the focus of the book is on trailerable boats up to about 28 feet, many of the activities suggested are fun with a boat of any size. But again, the key here is how to wring the maximum enjoyment out of a boat that most people can actually afford. Mr. Burgess has had plenty of experience with this. He shares those experiences eloquently and with an eye for frugality. In fact, this book is a much better reference for sailing on a budget than "Frugal Yachting". This latter title focuses heavily upon boat selection. In "Handbook of Trailer Sailing" Mr. Burgess will tell you how to enjoy your boat no matter what the size. Best of all, he tells you how to inexpensively enjoy all of the activities which are possible from a small sailboat, not just how to sail cheaply. Whether you sail, want to sail, or just are curious as to what sailing has to offer, then you will enjoy this book.
Summary of Handbook of Trailer Sailing
Increasing competition for mooring and dock space has driven the price of their favorite sport out of reach for far too many sailors. The solution? Downsizing to an affordable boat stored between sails on a trailer. Not only is the boat safe and convenient, but cruising options expand dramatically--the whole continent becomes available at 55 miles per hour dead to windward. Whether you're a new sailor just starting out or an old hand choosing the '90s phenomenon of "downshifting," this completely revised and updated edition of Bob Burgess's Handbook of Trailer Sailing, first published in 1984 and widely acclaimed as the trailer sailor's bible, will chart your whole course. There's detailed information on finding your dream boat, outfitting and setting up, trailers and trailering, elementary and advanced sailing, anchoring, customizing for comfort, taking care of your outboard motor, sail camping, cruise planning, and more.Ships Books
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