With over 150 line drawings and photographs, and clear, detailed
coursework covering every aspect of beginning sailing--from hoisting
sail to docking and anchoring--Sailing Fundamentals is the
authoritative text designed to prepare the learning sailor for
certification according to international standards.
Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition
of Sailing Fundamentals is the official learn-to-sail manual of the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Sailing Fundamentals is also used
in the programs of yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups around the
country. Unlike many sailing books, which can reflect the biases and
idiosyncrasies of their authors, this book has been extensively
pretested to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic
way to learn basic sailing and coastal cruising.
Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races,
including the 1977 America's Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous.
He was head sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, and has conducted
sailing clinics across the country.