Covers the rules of thumb for hull thickness, bottom paint coverage, estimating distances, when to hoist and lower flags, predicting weather, which colors are unlucky, rope size and strength, anchoring rights, and making a rum punch.
Covers the rules of thumb for hull thickness, bottom paint coverage, estimating distances, when to hoist and lower flags, predicting weather, which co...
Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics.
Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is ca...
John Vigor had it all, a loving family and a good job as a journalist, but in 1987 the South African government began restricting writers in an attempt to clamp down on dissident opinion. The Vigors knew it was time to leave, but to do so meant losing their savings, and travelling to America by boat.
John Vigor had it all, a loving family and a good job as a journalist, but in 1987 the South African government began restricting writers in an attemp...
