The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boating and Sailing, Third Edition
You're no idiot, of course. You can recite dialogue from every episode of Gilligan's Island, cook a delicious gourmet fish dinner, and even bait your own hook without feeling squeamish. But when it comes to boating, you don't know the bow from the stern. Don't abandon ship yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boating and Sailing teaches you everything you need to know to get your feet wet in this exciting recreational sport.
Revised and updated—don't leave the dock without it!
Here is an excellent overview of both power boating and sailing that focuses on the techniques shared by both. Solid material any boater will need to know on buying a boat and the cost of ownership, marine power and motors, technology and weather, safety, navigation, and boat handling—as well as expanded coverage on sailing and a brand new chapter on personal watercraft—this is the only boating book to own.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 18, 2007 Type: User Review |
Great book - Must have for a new owner
We are fist time boat owners and this book is a godsend. When you are out on the water, and have a question, you can just look it up in this easy to use book!
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
Not sailing, just "Including"
After having it I understood that the book is not that I want. I'm interested in sailing more than boating. But after reading it I've found many things to learn about boating also. If Your aim is sailing this book is not for you, but if You are a...
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 2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 06, 1999 Type: User Review |
Perfect for a beginner
I knew nothing!!! This book was perfect, I learned everything about boats, boating, the rules of the sea, little tidbits that will save you or your boat. Perfect for a beginner
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 22, 1999 Type: User Review |
It is a cool book for an idiot sailor like me
I really liked the book. It explains stuff so people who misunderstand the fundamentals of sailing and boating can learn easy!
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 02, 1998 Type: User Review |
Good basic intro to boating
The book covers many subjects but none in any great detail. A good book for beginners like me but it also left me with more questions.
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 3.00/5 |
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