<p><b>This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water</b></p><p><b> "A learn-to-sail book with heart."--<i>WoodenBoat</i><br>"A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages."--<i>Cruising World</i><br>"Teaches sailing with flair and poetry."--<i>SAIL</i><br>"A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough."--<i>Sailing</i><br>"Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novice—with lots to offer intermediate sailors, too."--<i>Kalamazoo Gazette</i></b></p><p>If you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, <i>The Complete Sailor</i> is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor.</p><p>Inside you'll find:<ul><li>An all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailing<li>Up-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport<li>Exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations</ul><p>Topics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering</p>