Description

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101 essential practical sailing tips for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor Duncan Wells.

Here are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan Wells shares his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem. This new title in Duncan Wells' popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and perfectly complements Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Navigation.

In this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to:
· Calculate the speed of the tide by eye
· Calibrate the anchor chain so you know how much you have let out
· Know your hull speed
· Protect your topsides and gunwale
· Reef early for an easy life
· Pinch the wind
· Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack
· Watch out for deviation on the main steering compass
· Mount VHF aerials vertically
· Shorten a line
· Pick up buoys from the cockpit
· Learn to splice
· Fit the spare
· Look after your zips
And many, many more!

About the Author

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Duncan Wells is an RYA instructor and sailing school principal. He has written for many leading boating magazines in the UK and US. He is also the author of Stress-Free Sailing, Stress-Free Navigation, Stress-Free Motorboating, Stress-Free Mooring and 101 Tips for Stress-Free Sailing (Adlard Coles Nautical), which have helped countless sailors and motorboaters learn helpful boat handling and berthing techniques. He lives in Buckinghamshire.

Praise For…

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"A useful source of hints and advice for reducing the “strain on the brain” to enable one to have a more relaxing time away sailing." - Sandy Duker, Cruising Association

"This compact guide is bursting with practical sailing tips to make your next trip on the water easier and more enjoyable." - Lifeboat Magazine