ISBN: 0877429723

Singlehanded Sailing offers an account of the experiences and techniques of the lone voyagers, and penetrating insights into the psychology of singlehanders, their vessels, gear, strategi… More...

Singlehanded Sailing offers an account of the experiences and techniques of the lone voyagers, and penetrating insights into the psychology of singlehanders, their vessels, gear, strategies, and techniques, plus vivid accounts of emergency experiences alone against the elements. The information is absorbing in its own right, but also of obvious value to a larger audience of cruising sailors who occasionally find themselves sailing singlehanded or shorthanded. Combined with a wealth of practical information is an overriding sense of the camaraderie of the sea, and Henderson's steadying hand as a master sailor and teacher. The growing popularity of singlehanded racing has spawned a wealth of technological breakthroughs: voyagers can now avail themselves of reliable autopilots, much lighter and more efficient rigs, microprocessor navigation, and satellite weather forecasting. Boats are bigger, lighter, and faster--and the costs and stakes are higher. Singlehanded sailing is at the leading edge of sailing technology. These innovations are of major import for the larger audience of cruising and shorthanded sailors, and Henderson explores these connections thoroughly. A chapter on "Singlehanding for Everyone," and a thoughtful and provocative conclusion, assess the contributions and possible future of singlehanding. Even more than in the first edition, Henderson achieves a remarkable combination--a practical how-to book that is also an eloquent contribution to the adventure,boating,crafts and hobbies,health fitness and dieting,sailing,ships,specialty travel,sports and outdoors,sports and recreation,transportation Boating, International Marine Pub. Co<

ISBN: 0877429723

This work covers the whole spectrum of singlehanded sailing on coastal passages, ocean voyages and racing. Suitable choices of boat, sails and self-steering gear and the psychology, tacti… More...

This work covers the whole spectrum of singlehanded sailing on coastal passages, ocean voyages and racing. Suitable choices of boat, sails and self-steering gear and the psychology, tactics and perils of sailing alone are given coverage, while the experiences of singlehanded sailors are discussed. adventure,boating,crafts and hobbies,health fitness and dieting,sailing,ships,specialty travel,sports and outdoors,transportation,travel Boating, International Marine Pub. Co<

ISBN: 9780877429722

International Marine Pub. Co. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. P… More...

International Marine Pub. Co. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., International Marine Pub. Co<

1988, ISBN: 9780877429722

Hardcover

International Marine Pub. Co, 1988. Paperback. Good. Hardcover in good condition. Dust jacket as issued. tear in back of dust jacket. solid binding, clean pages., International Marine P… More...

International Marine Pub. Co, 1988. Paperback. Good. Hardcover in good condition. Dust jacket as issued. tear in back of dust jacket. solid binding, clean pages., International Marine Pub. Co, 1988<

1988, ISBN: 9780877429722

Not Specified, 1988-01-01. Hardcover. VeryGood. 9.1300 inches 6.5700 inches. Dust jacket shows light wear. Pages are clean and intact., Not Specified, 1988-01-01