The Sailing Bible - 2nd Edition by Jeremy Evans & Pat Manley & Barrie Smith (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The Sailing Bible is a comprehensive handbook for all sailors, whatever their experience."--

Book Synopsis

"Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject.... The volume is well illustrated with color photographs [and] this reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea.... This title is recommended for general reference collections."
--American Reference Books Annual

The Sailing Bible is for all sailors, whatever their level of experience. It provides novice sailors with all that they need to take to the water and helps experienced sailors improve their skills and deepen their knowledge. Instruction ranges from learning the anatomy of a boat to handling emergencies. An extraordinary amount of sound advice and expert tips will help all sailors to build their skills and knowledge, and help to ensure safety and increase enjoyment on the water.

This second edition has been revised to include updated maps and charts and current information on GPS and other factors related to navigation. The book's eight chapters cover a comprehensive range of more than 150 beginner to advanced topics for all sailors. The material covered includes:

• Dinghies and yachts
• Cruising and racing
• Launching, helming, trapezing and capsizing
• Racing techniques and tactics
• Buoys, tides, charts and navigation
• Anchoring and marina berthing
• Knots, ropes and flags
• Boat etiquette and seamanship
• Safety and emergencies and much more.

Hundreds of color photographs, explanatory drawings and navigation charts illustrate and further explain the important content. Call-out boxes and sidebars highlight information for easy reference and serve as reminders to the sailor.

The Sailing Bible is the most comprehensive guide to the exciting sport of sailing. Fully updated and exceptionally well-priced, it is the ideal choice as a reference to keep onboard, as a resource in preparation for certification or as a practical gift for a new sailor of any age.

Review Quotes

[Review for the U.K. edition: ] Lavishly illustrated, sharp photography, a first-class introductory text.-- "Yachting Monthly" (1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review for the U.K. edition: ] This is a book I would recommend to anyone from novice to day skipper. At [this price] you are going to have to look very hard to find such a large amount of expert advice and information concentrated in such a reasonable space.-- "www.sailers.co.uk" (1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of previous edition: ] From tender to yacht to dinghy, this book covers it all... This is a true sailor's companion.--John Karl "Latitudes and Attitudes" (7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of previous edition: ] It's no secret that I love to sail, and if you've ever wanted to learn more about boating but didn't know where to start, this book will steer you in the right direction.-- "Good Times" (7/31/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of previous edition: ] Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject. Topics covered include: starting out; learning to sail; dinghy sailing; cruising; navigation; weather; maintenance; and safety as sea. The volume is well illustrated with color photographs [and] this reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea. Photographs always show sailors in appropriate yachting safety gear and almost every paragraph mentions some aspect of maritime safety.... Experienced sailors as well as novices will find instruction in this book and at times...the level of detail becomes very basic. Remembering these basic concepts can sometimes make the difference on the open sea. This title is recommended for general reference collections.--Ralph Lee Scott "American Reference Books Annual" (1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of previous edition: ] This beautifully illustrated guidebook covers everything from dinghy sailing to emergency management.--Joe Myerson "Northeast Boating" (5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of previous edition: ] This book, filled with full-colour photographs and illustrations, is ideal for those getting into sailing. It covers many topics... and gives the novice an idea of pretty much everything to do with sailing.-- "Ontario Sailor" (3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Jeremy Evans writes sailing books for the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and also writes for Yachting Monthly and Yachts and Yachting magazines. Pat Manley is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a member of the Yachting Journalists Association. He has written several books on boat maintenance and is a regular contributor to Practical Boat Owner magazine. Barrie Smith is an RYA Yachtmaster who has skippered or crewed on numerous yacht delivery trips and long distance races.