Practical Encyclopedia of Sailing: The Complete Practical Guide to Sailing and Racing Dinghies, Catamarans and Keelboats - Hardcover

The ultimate reference book for sailors of all ages and all levels of ability. Step-by-step guides give instant understanding of techniques, and illustrate all aspects of the sport, from putting on a wetsuit to handling dinghies, catamarans and cruisers. You can learn how to sail with expert advice and tips. Specially commissioned photography combined with authoritative text makes this essential reading for everyone interested in the sport of sailing.

Jeremy Evans is a sailor as well as an action sports journalist, and this book draws on his many years' experience of sailing. He is the editor of Multihull and a regular contributor to Yachts and Yachting. He has written and produced books on a variety of pursuits, including windsurfing, cycling, mountain-biking, canoeing, skiing, surfing and, of course, sailing. Jeremy has sailed and raced many different yachts and dinghies both at home and abroad.