Offers information based on the sailing program of the U.S. Naval Academy, giving detailed instructions for all levels of experience on developing and maintaining effective sailing skills

Product Description: This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life. * Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activities * Features contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselves * Enriches appreciation of the sport by probing its meaning and value * Brings to life the many applications of philosophy to sailing and the profound lessons it can teach us * A thought-provoking read for sailors and philosophers alik...read more

Describes ten true stories about disasters at sea and the consequences of these disasters on the survivors, their families, rescuers, and communities. (view table of contents)

Presents definitions for old and new terms associated with sailing and power boating

Tells the story of the Cup from the first race in 1851 through the most recent ones in 1988, highlighting the history of yacht racing over more than a century

Explains 1200 of the most important terms in the language of the modern sailor, including terms on racing, navigation, and safety

Surveys the basic sailing equipment, explains how to sail a boat, and offers tips on living comfortably on a sailboat

Traces the history of the schooner yacht and discusses it achievements in races and its use by the Navy in the Civil War

Surveys trends in yacht design, discusses safety, modern construction techniques, spars, rigging, sails, and auxiliary equipment, and describes five good boats

Chronicles the luxury pastime starting from ancient times to the present

Product Description: hc with dj, 11 chapters, ISBN 0393011941, pictures/b&w and color, 112 pages, a natural history book, basic scientific research involving the lakes and their organic life that has taken place in the years since the rise of serious ecological concern