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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.

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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: Publication Date: 31/10/2001
      ISBN13: 9781898660842, 978-1898660842
      ISBN10: 1898660840

      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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