{"product_id":"sailing-for-dummies-isbn-9781119867234","title":"Sailing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything you need to know in \u003ci\u003eSailing For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything you need to know to confidently navigate your vessel through whatever waters—rough or smooth—you may encounter. Whether your goal is to explore a nearby lake, sail down the Mighty Mississippi, or take to the open sea, \u003ci\u003eSailing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains how to launch your vessel, tie knots, turn sails, read the water, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFigure out how to work with the wind using sails to reach your destination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out how the latest technology makes sailing easier and more enjoyable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the essential skills of docking, tying knots, and dropping anchor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to read the wind, sea, and sky to know what the weather is up to\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the boat that’s right for you, complete with bells and whistles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the basics of windsurfing and kiteboarding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSatisfy your need to go farther and faster in your craft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow how to sail safely in tricky situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you’re dipping your toe in the water or knee deep in your pursuit of sailing excellence, this reference will come in handy as you set your sights on sailing. After spending some time with \u003ci\u003eSailing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e—and even more time on the water—you’ll know the ropes! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Before You Get Your Feet Wet 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Ready, Set, Go: Time to Start Sailing 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Where You Can Learn: Classes and Sailing Schools 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Planning Ahead: What to Wear and What to Bring 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Before You Leave the Dock 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Casting Off and Sailing Away 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Going Sailing: Just the Basics, Please 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Leaving the Dock (And Coming Back) 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Safety: One Hand for the Boat, One Hand for Yourself 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: All about Weather: Red Sky at Night 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Navigation: Holding Your Course 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Anchors Away: Anchoring Your Boat 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Sailing Fast: Taking Your Sailing to the Next Level 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Need for Speed: Sailing Fast 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Trimming Your Sails for Speed 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Kiteboarding and Windsurfing 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Racing Sailboats: Going for the Gold 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Sailing Away for a Year and a Day 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Encountering Sailing Emergencies (And Handling Them) 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Caring for Your Craft 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Cruising with Children 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Chartering: Changes in Latitude 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Nautical Knots and How to Tie Them 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying a Sailboat 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: First Aid Afloat 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJJ Fetter\u003c\/b\u003e is a two-time Olympic medalist (1992 \u0026amp; 2000) and multiple world and national champion in sailing. 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