Sailing Fundamentals
by Jobson, GaryFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-08-01
Publisher(s): Touchstone
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Summary
Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition of SAILING FUNDAMENTALS is widely recognized as the official 'learn-to-sail manual' of the American Sailing Association (ASA) - and used in the training programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups, including the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary nationwide. While most introductory sailing books reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, SAILING FUNDAMENTALS is extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure it offers only the fastest, easiest, most systematic ways to learn basic sailing and coastal cruising. This invaluable guide covers every aspect of beginning sailing-from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring - and specifically prepares readers to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards.
Author Biography
Gary Jobson lives in Annapolis, Maryland.
Table of Contents
| The American Sailing Association | |
| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary | |
| How to Use This Book | |
| Introduction To Sailing | |
| Overview: The Sailboat and the Wind | |
| Ashore Knowledge | |
| All About Boats | |
| The Basic Boat | |
| Responsibilities of the Skipper and CrewAlcohol and Drug Abuse | |
| Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats | |
| Review Questions | |
| Skills Afloat | |
| Boarding Sailing Checklist | |
| Attaching the Sails | |
| Rigging Checklist | |
| Using WinchesRaising the Mainsail | |
| Getting the Boat Moving | |
| Getting Out of Irons Coming About or Tacking (Mainsail Only)Jibing (Mainsail Only)Raising the Jib | |
| Reaching with Mainsail and JibComing About with Mainsail and Jib | |
| Sailing a Figure Eight | |
| Jibing with Mainsail and Jib | |
| Ending the Sail | |
| Stowing Sails | |
| Docking | |
| Summary | |
| Basic Sailingashore Knowledgesail Trim | |
| What Makes a Boat Sail | |
| Points of Sail | |
| Rules of the Road under Sail | |
| Review Questions | |
| SKILLS AFLOAT | |
| Communications | |
| Sailing Close-hauledSailing on a RunSailing on a ReachStopping the Boat | |
| Summary | |
| Safety and Seamanshipashore Knowledge | |
| The Safety HarnessDeck Safety | |
| Hypothermia and Clothing | |
| Seasickness | |
| Review | |
| Questions | |
| Skills Afloat | |
| Sailing a Triangular Course | |
| Rescuing a Man Overboard | |
| Sailing in Confined Waters | |
| Summary | |
| basic Seamanship Skillsashore Knowledge | |
| Daysail Planning | |
| Chart SymbolsAids to Navigation | |
| Anchors and Their Uses | |
| The Anchorage | |
| KnotsDock Lines and Their Uses | |
| Review Questions | |
| Skills Afloat | |
| Anchoring | |
| Heaving ToDocking under SailMooring | |
| Summary | |
| Basic Coastal Cruising Iashore Knowledge | |
| Terms and DefinitionsRunning Lights | |
| Duties of Skipper and Crew for Cruising | |
| Rules of the Road under Power | |
| Essential Safety Equipment | |
| Review Questions | |
| Skills Afloat | |
| Engine Operation -- Outboards | |
| Troubleshooting the Engine | |
| Handling a Vessel under Power | |
| Summary | |
| Basic Coastal Cruising Iiashore Knowledge | |
| Sail Selection WeatherHeavy-Weather Sailing | |
| Reefing Systems | |
| The Magnetic CompassPreparing for Coastal CruisingRunning Aground and Other Nuisances | |
| Review Questions | |
| Skills Afloat | |
| Reefing | |
| Sailing a Compass Course | |
| Steering with the SailsBasic Coastal Cruising Checklist Summary | |
| Special Sailing Information | |
| Special Sailing Information | |
| Dinghy Sailing | |
| SailboardsCatamarans Launching, Storing, and Maintaining Your BoatA Final Word | |
| Appendix A | |
| Appendix B | |
| Appendix C | |
| Glossary | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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