Bøger af David Seidman

This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water "A learn-to-sail book with heart."--WoodenBoat"A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages."--Cruising World"Teaches sailing with flair and poetry."--SAIL"A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough."--Sailing"Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novice-with lots to offer intermediate sailors, too."--Kalamazoo GazetteIf you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, The Complete Sailor is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor.Inside you'll find:An all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailingUp-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sportExquisite pen-and-ink illustrationsTopics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering

Updated and expanded for its second edition, this guide takes the reader step-by-step from his or her first tenuoussteps aboard, and then beyond beyond to navigation, safety, seamanshipand even trailering, conveying the magic as well as the nuts and boltsof sailing.

When a lakeshore or seashore is yours to explore, you will never run out of things to do. This title shows you how to: row a boat or roll a kayak; build a raft, a cardboard boat, a rope ladder, or a waterfront swing; catch plankton, fish, or crabs Skip a stone or win a sailboat race; tie a knot or heave a line; and, more.

Teaches readers how to observe - to see, smell, hear, and sense the details of the environment around them. This guide includes: the basics of global positioning system (GPS) navigation and CD-ROM maps; a color section on reading topographical maps.