| America Cup History |
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ISBN: 0312185677, Hardcover - BUY
Conner's trademark impetuousness is on display throughout The America's Cup, but so is his substantial grasp of sailing history, technology, and strategy. He's a gregarious storyteller, adept at lowering the boom on boathouse intrigue, particularly when he comes out the better for it. If the portions of Cup that deal with his own career--and given his longevity, they are substantial--tend to sound like a series of advertisements and excuses for himself, that's always been the direction he's tacked. Conner may whine, but he's not boring, and neither is Cup: he refuses to drown his animosity toward Ted Turner, winner of the 1977 race, and Alan Bond, the Australian renegade by whom Conner was outsailed and outmaneuvered in 1983. Conner's personality, for better or worse, steers his book, just as, for better or worse, it's steered his ships in competition.
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| Annapolis Book of Seamanship |
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ISBN: 0684854201, Hardcover - BUY
Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Used throughout America as a textbook in sailing schools and Power Squadrons, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship thoroughly and clearly covers the fundamental and advanced skills of modern sailing. This edition of Annapolis is a major overhaul. Over half the book has been revised; old topics and features have been updated, and many new ones have been introduced. The design has been modernized, and many color illustrations have been added.
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| The Ashley Book of Knots |
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ISBN: 0385040253, Hardcover - BUY
The Ashley Book of Knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. But in this attractive, well-organized archive of more than 3,900 different knots--presented through 7,000 illustrations--the art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and a reservoir of handy knowledge.
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| Boatwatch |
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ISBN: 0962715239, Hardcover - BUY
Be sure to checkout the entire "Boatwatch" series of books.
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| Chapman's Piloting |
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ISBN: 0688168906, Hardcover - BUY
An excellent all-around reference for anything having to do with boats.
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| Racing Rules of Sailing, 2001-2004 |
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ISBN: 0071376097, Paperback - BUY
The complete text, explanations, and examples of the latest rules governing Yacht Racing.
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| Sail like a Champion |
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ISBN: 0312070780, Paperback - BUY
A handbook of advanced sailing techniques provides helpful tips for competitive sailors at all skill levels, discussing sail selection and trim, crew, pre-race preparation, race rules, tactics, and other topics.
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| Sailing Fundementals |
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ISBN: 0684849941, Paperback - BUY
The Official Learn-To-Sail Manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. This bestselling learn-to-sail manual combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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| Sailing Smart |
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ISBN: 0805003517, Paperback - BUY
Sailing Smart is for every sailor who wants to increase his or her knowledge, understanding, and sailing expertise: the local day-sailor who wants a firmer grasp of the fundamentals, as well as the serious competitor who wants to be up on the latest, most innovative sailing techniques and racing strategies. Buddy Melges, one of the world's best-known sailors, has at last set down his highly original thoughts on how to sail well. He covers the full range of sailing experience, from the general to the specific, the basic to the highly sophisticated. Melges's message is delivered in a bright, uncluttered manner by way of applications from his own sailing experience and through step-by-step instructions on everything from basic boat handling to expert on-the-course tactics and maneuvers.
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