| Sailing Smart: Winning Techniques, Tactics, and Strategies Contributor(s): Melges, Buddy (Author), Mason, Charles (Author), Brennan, Ted (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0805003517 ISBN-13: 9780805003512 Publisher: Holt Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1987 Annotation: "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. The book is profusely illustrated by the noted sailing artist Ted Brennan, and each drawing is accompanied by a cogent, in-depth explanatory caption. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Boating - Sports & Recreation | Sailing |
| Dewey: 797.1 |
| LCCN: 82015557 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. The book is profusely illustrated by the noted sailing artist Ted Brennan, and each drawing is accompanied by a cogent, in-depth explanatory caption. |
Contributor Bio(s): Melges, Buddy: - Buddy Melges is respected in this country and around the world not only for his extraordinary sailing abilities, but also for his sportsmanship and personal standards of excellence both on and off the race course. He has won Gold and Bronze medals in Olympic competition as well as countless other national and world championships.Mason, Charles: - Charles Mason is the executive editor of Sail magazine.Brennan, Ted: - Ted Brennan illustrated Sailing Smart from Henry Holt and Co. |