Overview

Dip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman. They are the very best of the Skipper's Tips from the pages of Yachting Monthly magazine and from the pen of Tom Cunliffe. Discover practical skills that you won't find anywhere else. Each tip is illustrated and there's something for everyone – from complete beginner to ocean navigator. Skipper's Tips is a treasure trove of nautical know-how, covering everything from seamanship and life on board to navigation and safety, with lots more in between. AUTHOR: Tom Cunliffe is Britain's leading sailing writer. He is a worldwide authority on sailing instruction and an expert on traditional sailing craft. Tom has been a Yachtmaster Examiner since 1978 and has a gift for sharing his knowledge with good humour and an endless supply of tales of the sea. 177 colour photos, 34 diagrams

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Author:   Tom Cunliffe
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.146kg
ISBN:  

9780470972885

ISBN 10:   0470972882
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   27 August 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface: Seamanship; Navigation; Safety; Boat handling; Ropes and knots; Life on board; Weather

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‘…offers ample scope for improving your seamanship, navigation, boat-handling, safety at sea, ropework, weather forecasting…and quality of life on board' (Yachting Monthly, October 2010).

‘…offers ample scope for improving your seamanship, navigation, boat-handling, safety at sea, ropework, weather forecasting…and quality of life on board' (Yachting Monthly, October 2010). ‘…you'll be surprised how much you learn from these bitesize nuggets.' (Yachting World, November 2010).

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Tom Cunliffe is Britain’s leading sailing writer. He is a worldwide authority on sailing instruction and an expert on traditional sailing craft. Tom has been a Yachtmaster Examiner since 1978 and has a gift for sharing his knowledge with good humour and an endless supply of tales of the sea.

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