Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing
by John Vigor, Thomas Payne
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Author: John Vigor, Thomas PayneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-08
ISBN: 1574092111
Number of pages: 187
Publisher: Sheridan House
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- ISBN13: 9781574092110
- Condition: NEW
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Book Reviews of Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing
Book Review: funny, informative, readable
Summary: 5 Stars
John Vigor writes abut sailing and sailors with great wit, compassion and understanding. His knowledge of sailing is deep and broad his language and style are a joy. The wisdom contained in this book extends beyond the realm of sailing lending insight into navigating the rigors of daily life. This is a wonderful, funny, readable book.
Oded Kishony
Summary of Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing
There are many frustrated sailors out there and with the baby boomers starting to retire many finally have the freedom to indulge their sailing dreams. This book is intended to guide them. Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. The reference format offers the reader opportunities to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics.Instructional Books
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