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Sailing for dummies / by J.J. and Peter Isler.
Authors JJ and Peter Isler provide you with all the information you need to go sailing, or to watch and enjoy sailing events such as the America's Cup. This textbook, user's manual, and reference book all in one introduces you to the authors' favorite destinations, shows you how to tie knots, and even how to dress. Thanks to the Islers' expertise, you'll know a sailboard from a catamaran, and a schooner from a yawl. If you've never sailed before, here's the primer you need to get started and choose the right sailing school for you. If you've already gotten your feet wet, you'll now be ready to take your next steps--whether they include sailing around the world, racing, or just safely including your children in the adventure.--From publisher description.
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- ISBN: 076455039X
- ISBN: 9780764550393
- Physical Description: xxviii, 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Foster City, CA : IDG Books Worldwide, [1997]
- Copyright: ©1997
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- Includes index.
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Authors JJ and Peter Isler provide you with all the information you need to go sailing, or to watch and enjoy sailing events such as the America's Cup. This textbook, user's manual, and reference book all in one introduces you to the authors' favorite destinations, shows you how to tie knots, and even how to dress. Thanks to the Islers' expertise, you'll know a sailboard from a catamaran, and a schooner from a yawl. If you've never sailed before, here's the primer you need to get started and choose the right sailing school for you. If you've already gotten your feet wet, you'll now be ready to take your next steps--whether they include sailing around the world, racing, or just safely including your children in the adventure.--From publisher description.