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This book contains a mass of sea wisdom on skippering, crewing, seamanship, navigation, safety and weather. Containing over 200 pieces of cruising lore, this book will make your voyage easier, safer and more fun. Written by Des Sleightholme, the guru’s guru and former editor of Yachting Monthly.

Table of Contents
First boats & first steps; The skipper's job; Crews & crewing; Anchors & anchoring; Pilotage & navigation; Cruise & passage planning; Safer sailing; Wave, wind & weather

Essence of Cruising

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    Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
    Publication Date: 31/10/2001
    ISBN13: 9781898660842, 978-1898660842
    ISBN10: 1898660840
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This book contains a mass of sea wisdom on skippering, crewing, seamanship, navigation, safety and weather. Containing over 200 pieces of cruising lore, this book will make your voyage easier, safer and more fun. Written by Des Sleightholme, the guru’s guru and former editor of Yachting Monthly.

    Table of Contents
    First boats & first steps; The skipper's job; Crews & crewing; Anchors & anchoring; Pilotage & navigation; Cruise & passage planning; Safer sailing; Wave, wind & weather

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