The Craft of Sail: A Primer of Sailing
by Jan E. Adkins
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Author: Jan E. AdkinsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1984-01-01
ISBN: 0802772145
Number of pages: 64
Publisher: Walker & Company
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Book Review: Attractively Illustrated, Beautifully Written, Well Thought-Out
Summary: 5 Stars
I was hooked at the dedication page, which reads "These friends are anchor and compass to me...."
This book has three great things going for it as an instructional book. It is illustrated with attractive, clear and helpful drawings; it is written in a charming, wise and simple voice; and, most importantly, it does not bog down in the attempt to capture on the page the things that are better learned by doing. Adkins addresses nautical vocabulary, the physics of how sails work, basic sailing technique and important ancillary skills like knots, navigation, and understanding weather. It left me with two desires: to go sailing as soon as possible, and to give copies of this book to my friends and relatives.
Not strictly speaking a children's book, as it's a little wordy for unsteady readers - but suitable for confident readers age 8 or 10ish through adult.
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On small craftsmanship and sheer draftsmanship, Adkins is hard to beat". -- Time. A. C, KR, SLJ. 1973Instructional Books
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