{"product_id":"101-tips-for-stress-free-sailing-paperback","title":"101 Tips for Stress-Free Sailing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDuncan Wells\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e101 essential practical sailing tips for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor Duncan Wells.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan Wells shares his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem. This new title in Duncan Wells' popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and perfectly complements \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Sailing \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Navigation\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to: \u003cbr\u003e- Calculate the speed of the tide by eye\u003cbr\u003e- Calibrate the anchor chain so you know how much you have let out\u003cbr\u003e- Know your hull speed\u003cbr\u003e- Protect your topsides and gunwale\u003cbr\u003e- Reef early for an easy life\u003cbr\u003e- Pinch the wind\u003cbr\u003e- Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack\u003cbr\u003e- Watch out for deviation on the main steering compass\u003cbr\u003e- Mount VHF aerials vertically\u003cbr\u003e- Shorten a line\u003cbr\u003e- Pick up buoys from the cockpit \u003cbr\u003e- Learn to splice\u003cbr\u003e- Fit the spare\u003cbr\u003e- Look after your zips\u003cbr\u003e And many, many more \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuncan Wells is an RYA instructor and sailing school principal. He has written for many leading boating magazines in the UK and US. He is the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Sailing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Motorboating\u003c\/i\u003e (both also published by Adlard Coles Nautical), which have helped countless sailors and motorboaters learn helpful boat handling and berthing techniques. He lives in Buckinghamshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.2 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768341332256,"sku":"9781472982001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/94ab9fb0fa82180b43bb5d456b5fef7f.webp?v=1780327419","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/101-tips-for-stress-free-sailing-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}