Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing
by John Vigor, Thomas Payne

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing
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Author: John Vigor, Thomas Payne
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2005-08
ISBN: 1574092111
Number of pages: 187
Publisher: Sheridan House

Book Reviews of Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing

Book Review: Good primer, but not for a complete novice...
Summary: 4 Stars

This book would've been indispensable had it contained simple sketches and photos to illustrate author's point. It would've been nice for a novice to actually see an illustration of different keel designs or pictures of commonly used knots or sail types. As for tips and advice, they are indeed common sense. Will look forward for an updated / revised addition.

Summary of Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing

Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. The alphabetical 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 over 50 technical topics.

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