Full Description
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.
Contents
CONTENTSThe American Sailing Association by Harry Munns, Executive Vice President, ASAUnited States Coast Guard AuxiliaryPART ONEOverview: The Sailboat and the WindASHORE KNOWLEDGEAll About BoatsThe Basic BoatResponsibilities of the Skipper and CrewAlcohol and Drug AbuseFederal Requirements for Recreational BoatsReview QuestionsSKILLS AFLOATBoardingSailing ChecklistAttaching the SailsRigging ChecklistUsing WinchesRaising the MainsailGetting the Boat MovingGetting Out of IronsComing About or Tacking (Mainsail Only)Jibing (Mainsail Only)Raising the JibReaching with Mainsail and JibComing About with Mainsail and JibSailing a Figure EightJibing with Mainsail and JibEnding the SailStowing SailsDockingSummaryPART TWOBASIC SAILINGASHORE KNOWLEDGESail TrimWhat Makes a Boat SailPoints of SailRules of the Road under SailReview QuestionsSKILLS AFLOATCommunicationsSailing Close-hauledSailing on a RunSailing on a ReachStopping the BoatSummaryPART THREESAFETY AND SEAMANSHIPASHORE KNOWLEDGEThe Safety HarnessDeck SafetyHypothermia and ClothingSeasicknessReview QuestionsSKILLS AFLOATSailing a Triangular CourseRescuing a Man OverboardSailing in Confined WatersSummaryPART FOURBASIC SEAMANSHIP SKILLSASHORE KNOWLEDGEDaysail PlanningChart SymbolsAids to NavigationAnchors and Their UsesThe AnchorageKnotsDock Lines and Their UsesReview QuestionsSKILLS AFLOATAnchoringHeaving ToDocking under SailMooringSummaryPART FIVEBASIC COASTAL CRUISING IASHORE KNOWLEDGETerms and DefinitionsRunning LightsDuties of Skipper and Crew for CruisingRules of the Road under PowerEssential Safety EquipmentReview QuestionsSKILLS AFLOATEngine Operation -- OutboardsTroubleshooting the EngineHandling a Vessel under PowerSummaryPART SIXBASIC COASTAL CRUISING IIASHORE KNOWLEDGESail SelectionWeatherHeavy-Weather SailingReefing SystemsThe Magnetic CompassPreparing for Coastal CruisingRunning Aground and Other NuisancesReview QuestionsSKILLS AFLOATReefingSailing a Compass CourseSteering with the SailsBasic Coastal Cruising ChecklistSummaryPART SEVENSPECIAL SAILING INFORMATIONSpecial Sailing InformationDinghy SailingSailboardsCatamaransLaunching, Storing, and Maintaining Your BoatA Final WordAPPENDIX AAnswers to Review QuestionsAPPENDIX BFloat PlanAPPENDIX CEquipment ChecklistsGLOSSARYACKNOWLEDGMENTSINDEX
