DK Complete Sailing Manual

It is literally just about sailing rules and how to sail do not purchase the book expecting it to be about the history of sailing or something of that nature…… It says stuff like to tak and jib what knots are what and the directions of the wind….

A fantastic book, very useful for basic knowledge of every kind of sailing and aspects you should consider before going afloat, very handy for experienced sailors too.

"This is a great all around beginning to intermediate sailing reference. It is beautifully illustrated and layed out in the manner of your favorite textbook. Clear, concise, and not dry.

Here is one that stands out among the many. Steve Sleight's book "The Complete Sailing Manual" takes no chances at overstatement. The design and layout of the subject from the most elementary to the most sophisticated is managed with charm and grace. Each section teaches and inset boxes confirm. A glossary aids short memories. Little by little the reader is delighted into learning a great deal about sailing in a little space. The illustrations are clear and entertaining. The photographs well selected and nicely shown. It was a pleasure reading the book. I'll read it again.

The biggest challenge facing the author of any sailing text is to communicate comprehensive information on a technical subject in a manner that is still readable. Many of them fail at this, being either too dry for most people to read or not sufficiently comprehensive to be very useful. Steve Sleight's Complete Sailing Manual is one of the most informative and engaging books on sailing I have ever encountered. The writing is highly articulate and flows in a manner that draws the reader into each topic. It is sprinkled throughout with gem-like details of seamanship, history and personal experience that expose the author's formidable knowledge of sailing, communicating and teaching. It can be used as a reference or text -- read and enjoyed from cover to cover or kept on board to be used when you need to look something up.The subjects range from dinghy and high performance sailing to racing, design considerations, all aspects of cruising, navigating, weather, storms, maintenance, safety, line handling and very much more. Each is handled thoroughly, and presents specific details that most writers are not sufficiently articulate to include. There are excellent sections on anchoring and docking under power or sail with consideration given to almost any possible wind and current strength and direction. Included is a discussion on techniques for using warps to turn a boat at a dock or on a med-moor. The work is a beautiful balance between images (clear precise diagrams as well as excellent photos) and text. In short it is a complete sailing manual - extremely responsible in its content and fun to read.As the director of one of the largest sailing schools in the United States, I am very pleased to have discovered this treasure and plan to use it as a text for our more advanced courses.Dave Franzel Director Boston Sailing Center

The Complete Sailing Manual is a must for any beginner or expert sailsman. This book covers a wide range of tips, techniques, parts, safety and has a bountiful amount of illustrations. Use it!