Catamaran Sailing: From Start to Finish
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Book Overview
Fast, inexpensive, versatile, and exciting, catamarans are one of America's most popular pleasure crafts. Here is a complete course in catamaran sailing for the beginner and the semi-experienced... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0393000842
ISBN13:9780393000849
Release Date:January 1982
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:219 Pages
Weight:1.21 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.0" x 9.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Excellent for the beginning catamaran sailor
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
My wife and I knew how to sail a Sunfish, and when we went shopping for a boat, we bought a Prindle catamaran. It quickly became apparent that we didn't know how to handle it in heavy weather. Catamaran sailing really is a bit different.This book was exactly what we needed. It starts at the very beginning, and the early chapters were a bit *too* basic, but the later chapters fill in the level of detail we needed. It is written by someone who clearly knows how to teach and how to write. I don't know a better book to start with.I do wish this book had an index, but that's my main complaint.
Catamaran Sailing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is an excellent book for the beginner and the intermediate catamaran sailor. It covers all aspect of the subject well -- catamaran sailing, equipment, maintenance, and even trailering. Some previous knowledge on the subject helps, but it is not necessary. It even contains special chapters on racing and heavy-weather sailing conditions. The illustrations are helpful, but somewhat mediocre, but the photos are good. Anyone interested in the subject should buy this book, because it's worth much more money than the paperback price. It was created by experts. Good catamaran sailing!
Our 'Bible' for weekend adventures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
We really enjoy this book. We have referred to it over and over again. Each day after sailing we find new things in the book we didn't understand from the time before. I highly recommend this book for new cat sailors who want a great reference book.
Great book for beginning sailors!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Before I read this book, I knew almost absolutely nothing about sailing. However, after reading it I was able to easily handle a Hobie 16 without previously ever having been on one. The book explains from buying your first boat all the way to advanced sailboat handling. It is a must read for anyone considering taking up catamaran sailing as a hobby.
Excellent for beginning catamaran sailors
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is a great tutorial on everything you need to know about sailing and racing a catamaran. It assumes you know nothing and covers all the information necessary to buy, rig, sail, and store your cat. Geared towards smaller cats and not cruising cats (Hobie, Prindle, Nacra, etc.) I highly recommend it!
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