Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat
by Jerry Cardwell
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Author: Jerry CardwellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03-16
ISBN: 1574092472
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Sheridan House
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Book Review: A first-rate primer
Summary: 5 Stars
Now in a new third edition revised and updated by yachting journalist Dieter Loibner, Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat is 20-year sailing veteran Jerry Cardwell's guide to owning and enjoying cruises on an affordable small sailboat according to the basic principle, "You can sail big on a small sailboat far more easily and for much less money than you can sail small on a big sailboat." Chapters offer a basic primer of all aspects of a modest sailboat; how to deal with sailing dangers from physical injury to heavy weather to crew overboard to broken rigging or rudder; what absolute necessities to bring such as distress signals, emergency lights, a global positioning system, and sail repair/rigging tape; how to properly assess the quality of a used boat before spending one's hard-earned money; and much more. Written in a straightforward tone for readers of all backgrounds, Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat is a first-rate primer for anyone interested in tasting the thrill of the waves on a modest budget.
Summary of Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat
Anyone dreaming about owning an affordable sailboat will love this comprehensive introduction to trailer-sailing, which proves that cruising on a small boat one that can be kept at home and towed behind the family car is a satisfying and relatively inexpensive endeavor. Sailors and would-be boat buyers will learn to evaluate and equip boats in the 22- to 26-foot range with an emphasis on careful planning and getting maximum enjoyment out of minimum investment.This new second edition has been updated to include several new models and a chapter on buying used boats.
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