The Handbook ofSailing is unrivalled in its scope, its attention to detail and its clarity of presentation. It is the one volume that deserves a place on every sailor's bookshelf. Lavishly illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, drawings and diagrams and fully revised with the latest developments and practices, this book provides a full-scale instructional course in all the essentials- basic sailing, advanced sailing, cruising, navigation, meteorology, maintenance and safety. Bob Bond, formerly Training Manager to the Royal Yachting Association, has compiled this handbook so that it can be used by anyone who thinks of taking up sailing, whether in earnest or as a casual means of weekend relaxation. It is also an invaluable source of reference for the more experienced sailor who may need to improve or update his or her technique. The Handbook of Sailingprovides all the essential information for the sailor, whether in sheltered waters or a force eight gale.