Author: Hal Roth
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Pre
Keywords: sail, voyaging, ideas, advice, world
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2003-09-29
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0071429514
ISBN-13: 9780071429511

A new classic from one of the world’s most respected sailing authors More than 35 years ago, Hal Roth quit his job as a journalist and went sailing. Since then, he’s logged more than 200,000 sea miles. Along the way, Roth also has authored eight voyaging classics, including the 1978 bestseller After 50,000 Miles. Taking that book as its starting point, this handsome new volume incorporates the new technologies and discoveries of the last quarter century along with another 150,000 miles of experience. A compendium of mature, time-tested sea wisdom from one of the world’s most

Authors:Brian Hancock,  Sir Robin Knox-Johnso,
Publisher: Nomad Pre
Keywords: sail, technology, performance, sails, complete, power, maximum, guide
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2003-10-28
List price: $44.95
ISBN-10: 0972202609
ISBN-13: 9780972202602

Written in concise, layperson’s language and full of photographs and personal anecdotes, this book goes step-by-step through the process of creating and using sails. Provided is a definitive look at the latest developments in sails, sailcloth, engineering, hardware, and sail trim. Also offered are case studies that illustrate which fibers, fabrics, and sails are suitable for a variety of different sailing applications, from simple dinghies and day sailors to offshore racing and cruising yachts. Sailors of all levels of interest and ability will find information they can apply to their ow

Author: Don Casey
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Pre
Keywords: repair, sail, canvaswork
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 1996-06-01
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 0070133913
ISBN-13: 9780070133914

The skills required for top-notch canvaswork are astonishingly few, and canvas’s potential to protect your boat and enhance your enjoyment of it is practically limitless. Here is all you need to tackle virtually any canvaswork project: sails and sailcovers, flags, dodgers, ditty bags, cushion covers, and awnings--including Biminis. It’s clean, safe, and risk-free--and you’ll save a bunch of money and get exactly what you want in the process.

Author: Ken Textor
Publisher: Sheridan House
Keywords: trim, sail, book, new
Number of Pages: 228
Published: 1995-02-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0924486813
ISBN-13: 9780924486814

From the pages of SAIL Magazine comes a new anthology on the subject of sail trim. Featuring 44 articles that have never before appeared in book form, The New Book of SAIL Trim provides concise, easy-to-understand instruction on every facet of sails and sail handling. Topics include trimming for maximum speed in both light and strong winds, spinnaker handling, roll tacking and jibing, the latest materials, designs and gear, and much more. This is an invaluable collection of tips, ideas, and advice for all sailors, regardless of their level of experience or the size and type of their boat.

Author: Ivar Dedekam
Publisher: Fernhurst Book
Keywords: tuning, rig, sail
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 2000-03-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1898660670
ISBN-13: 9781898660675

"Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning" ISBN 1 898660 67 0 An uniquely illustrated sailing manual on sail trim and rig tuning both for the racing and cruising yachtsman. 150 descriptive colour illustrations.shows you the art of trimming sails and tuning of rigs for optimum performance. Sail trim and Rig tuning made easy!

Author: Jan E. Adki
Publisher: Walker & Company
Keywords: sailing, primer, sail, craft
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 1984-01-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 0802772145
ISBN-13: 9780802772145

Authors:James Patterson, Howard Rougha,
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Keywords: sail
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2008-06-09
List price: $27.99
ISBN-10: 0316018708
ISBN-13: 9780316018708

Since the death of her husband, Anne Dunne and her three children have struggled in every way. In a last ditch effort to save the family, Anne plans an elaborate sailing vacation to bring everyone together once again. But only an hour out of port, everything is going wrong. The teenage daughter, Carrie, is planning to drown herself. The teenage son, Mark, is high on drugs and ten-year-old Ernie is nearly catatonic. This is the worst vacation ever.Anne manages to pull things together bit by bit, but just as they begin feeling like a family again, something catastrophic happens. Survival may be