In 2006, Liz Clark decided to follow the path that surfing, sailing and love of the ocean had presented to her. Embarking on an adventure that most only dream of taking, she set sail from Santa Barbara, solo, headed to the South Pacific. Nine years later she is still following h…
In 2006, Liz Clark decided to follow the path that surfing, sailing and love of the ocean had presented to her. Embarking on an adventure that most only dream of taking, she set sail from Santa Barbara, solo, headed to the South Pacific. Nine years later she is still following h…
"Many sailboat owners undertake cruises in their boats, travelling from one port to another, sometimes on a day trip and sometimes for a week or two. The aim of this book is to give novices the information to cruise safely and enjoyably. With advice, hints, tips and personal ane…
"Many sailboat owners undertake cruises in their boats, travelling from one port to another, sometimes on a day trip and sometimes for a week or two. The aim of this book is to give novices the information to cruise safely and enjoyably. With advice, hints, tips and personal ane…
Scientist and bestselling nature writer Bill Streever goes to any extreme to explore wind--the winds that built empires, the storms that wreck them--by traveling right through it. Narrating from a fifty-year-old sailboat, Streever leads readers through the world's first forecast…
In this harrowing and inspirational memoir, Ward recounts how he survived being lost at sea when his boat was hit by one of the deadliest storms in history. Since his ordeal in 1979, Ward vowed not to speak of the event--until now. Here at last is the untold true story.
Learn to Sail is the simplest way to start sailing. Step-by-step advice takes you through everything you need to get afloat and start having fun. Unique onboard photography and free online videos offer whole new perspective - it's like you're on the boat yourself. Plus mast-top …
"Learn to Sail is a jargon-free book, allowing complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of fuss. As well as learning how to sail, there's advice on safety, rigging, launching, recovery and capsizing. One and two-person dinghies are covered and there are even tip…
"Learn to Sail is a jargon-free book, allowing complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of fuss. As well as learning how to sail, there's advice on safety, rigging, launching, recovery and capsizing. One and two-person dinghies are covered and there are even tip…
