From first sail to cruising a mid-sized sailboat, here is a how-to book tailored to would-be sailors with big dreams and little time Like the "Fast Track to Cruising" course, this book starts with the basics of sailing and moves the reader quickly through days ailing to cruising. The first half covers all the steps from learning to sail to live-a-board cruising in outline format, offering synopses of key information along that path. Each key point is cross-linked to a fuller exposition in the second half of the book, helping the reader to a fuller understanding of the concepts behind the techniques.…mehr
From first sail to cruising a mid-sized sailboat, here is a how-to book tailored to would-be sailors with big dreams and little time Like the "Fast Track to Cruising" course, this book starts with the basics of sailing and moves the reader quickly through days ailing to cruising. The first half covers all the steps from learning to sail to live-a-board cruising in outline format, offering synopses of key information along that path. Each key point is cross-linked to a fuller exposition in the second half of the book, helping the reader to a fuller understanding of the concepts behind the techniques.
Steve Colgate founded the Offshore Sailing School in 1964. He has participated in two America's Cup trials, seventeen Newport-Bermuda races, seven Fastnet Races, the Pan American Games, the Olympics, and six transatlantic races. The Offshore Sailing School operates from four Florida locations (Captiva Island; Ft. Myers Beach; St. Petersburg; and the Florida Keys) and from Chelsea Piers, New York City; Jersey City, NJ; St. Michaels, MD; and the British Virgin Islands. In 2003, US SAILING awarded the Colgates the Timothea Larr Trophy in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in sailing education.
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Acknowledgments Introduction Day One: Getting to Know Your Boat Chapter 1: The Language of Sailing Important Words to Know How to Measure a Sailboat How to Describe a Sailboat Standing Rigging Running Rigging Sails and How to Describe Them Chapter 2: Start Sailing Sailing Comfort is All about Preparation Getting Aboard Getting Ready to Sail Getting Underway Steering Make Yourself Comfortable Chapter 3: The Points of Sail Finding Wind Direction Your Boat is Always on a Tack Cycling Through the Points of Sail Changing Course Downwind Sailing toward the Wind When Tacks Don't Go as Planned Day Two: Building Confidence and Skills Chapter 4: Wind and Sails: A Powerful Team Wind Creates Lift Two Sails are More Efficient than One The Effect of Heeling Using Telltales Wind Flow on a Run Jib Leads How Sails are Made Sail Controls Reading and Using the Wind Chapter 5: Balance and Stability How Weather and Lee Helm Affect Balance How Sails Affect Balance How Weight Affects Balance How the Keel and Hull Shape Affect Stability How to Control Stability Determining Speed Sailing Dinghies Chapter 6: Handling Heavy Weather and Rescuing Crew Sailing in Heavy Weather What to Do in a Squall Crew Overboard! Day Three: Going and Coming with Ease Chapter 7: Mooring, Docking and Anchoring Under Sail Mooring Pickup without a Motor How to Anchor Under Sail How to Dock Under Sail If You Go Aground Chapter 8: Right-of-Way Rules and Navigation How to Determine if You are on a Collision Course Rules of the Road Navigation Basics Day Four: Getting Familiar with Bigger Boats Chapter 9: Segue to a Cruising Boat Cruising Lingo Learning the Systems Aboard Proper Engine Use Maneuvering Under Power Chapter 10: Getting Underway Before You Leave Leave the Dock in Style Setting Sail Safe and Efficient Winch Use Tidying Up on Deck Chapter 11: Basic Maneuvers Under Sail and Power When and Where to Tack How to Tack a Cruising Boat How to Jibe a Cruising Boat Dousing Sails at Day's End Day Five: Settling Down for the Night Chapter 12: Docking and Mooring a Cruising Boat Approaching a Dock Picking Up a Mooring Med-Moor Docking How to Back in from a Preset Mooring Shutting Down Chapter 13: Anchoring Your Cruising Boat Anchors and their Holding Power Where to Anchor Setting Your Anchor When Two Anchors are Better Anchoring in Deep Water Special Circumstances How to Get Going Again Day Six: Techniques for Successful Cruising Chapter 14: Sail Trim for Cruising How to Steer Comfortably When Wind Velocity Changes Why Sail Shape is Important Mainsail Control and Shape Proper Genoa Trim Control in Heavy Air Chapter 15: Safety and Health Tips for Cruising How to Avoid Being Seasick Other Health Conditions You Might Encounter Equipment Failures Can Cause Accidents Tips for Going Up a Mast What to Do if Someone Goes Overboard What to Do if You Go Aground What to Do if Steering Fails A Collision Can Ruin Your Day Sailing at Night and in Restricted Visibility Day Seven: Gone Cruising! Chapter 16: Navigation: Knowing Where You Are and Where You Are Going Becoming a Navigator How to Use Charts Where You Can and Cannot Sail Understanding Variation and Deviation What is Dead Reckoning? How to Avoid Hazards Other Tips for Navigating Navigating in Current Satellite Navigation Chapter 17: Creature Comforts and Other Tips for Cruising Your Dinghy Use of Water Aboard Cooking Aboard Marine Toilets Dealing with Garbage Safety Below Tips for Swimming and Fishing Communicating between Boats Chapter 18: Cruise Ready! About Bareboat Chartering What to Pack for Your Cruise Customs and Currency Abroad Cruising Courtesy Beyond Chartering Appendix 1: Seven-Day Study Program Appendix 2: Tips and Checklists Glossary Index
Acknowledgments Introduction Day One: Getting to Know Your Boat Chapter 1: The Language of Sailing Important Words to Know How to Measure a Sailboat How to Describe a Sailboat Standing Rigging Running Rigging Sails and How to Describe Them Chapter 2: Start Sailing Sailing Comfort is All about Preparation Getting Aboard Getting Ready to Sail Getting Underway Steering Make Yourself Comfortable Chapter 3: The Points of Sail Finding Wind Direction Your Boat is Always on a Tack Cycling Through the Points of Sail Changing Course Downwind Sailing toward the Wind When Tacks Don't Go as Planned Day Two: Building Confidence and Skills Chapter 4: Wind and Sails: A Powerful Team Wind Creates Lift Two Sails are More Efficient than One The Effect of Heeling Using Telltales Wind Flow on a Run Jib Leads How Sails are Made Sail Controls Reading and Using the Wind Chapter 5: Balance and Stability How Weather and Lee Helm Affect Balance How Sails Affect Balance How Weight Affects Balance How the Keel and Hull Shape Affect Stability How to Control Stability Determining Speed Sailing Dinghies Chapter 6: Handling Heavy Weather and Rescuing Crew Sailing in Heavy Weather What to Do in a Squall Crew Overboard! Day Three: Going and Coming with Ease Chapter 7: Mooring, Docking and Anchoring Under Sail Mooring Pickup without a Motor How to Anchor Under Sail How to Dock Under Sail If You Go Aground Chapter 8: Right-of-Way Rules and Navigation How to Determine if You are on a Collision Course Rules of the Road Navigation Basics Day Four: Getting Familiar with Bigger Boats Chapter 9: Segue to a Cruising Boat Cruising Lingo Learning the Systems Aboard Proper Engine Use Maneuvering Under Power Chapter 10: Getting Underway Before You Leave Leave the Dock in Style Setting Sail Safe and Efficient Winch Use Tidying Up on Deck Chapter 11: Basic Maneuvers Under Sail and Power When and Where to Tack How to Tack a Cruising Boat How to Jibe a Cruising Boat Dousing Sails at Day's End Day Five: Settling Down for the Night Chapter 12: Docking and Mooring a Cruising Boat Approaching a Dock Picking Up a Mooring Med-Moor Docking How to Back in from a Preset Mooring Shutting Down Chapter 13: Anchoring Your Cruising Boat Anchors and their Holding Power Where to Anchor Setting Your Anchor When Two Anchors are Better Anchoring in Deep Water Special Circumstances How to Get Going Again Day Six: Techniques for Successful Cruising Chapter 14: Sail Trim for Cruising How to Steer Comfortably When Wind Velocity Changes Why Sail Shape is Important Mainsail Control and Shape Proper Genoa Trim Control in Heavy Air Chapter 15: Safety and Health Tips for Cruising How to Avoid Being Seasick Other Health Conditions You Might Encounter Equipment Failures Can Cause Accidents Tips for Going Up a Mast What to Do if Someone Goes Overboard What to Do if You Go Aground What to Do if Steering Fails A Collision Can Ruin Your Day Sailing at Night and in Restricted Visibility Day Seven: Gone Cruising! Chapter 16: Navigation: Knowing Where You Are and Where You Are Going Becoming a Navigator How to Use Charts Where You Can and Cannot Sail Understanding Variation and Deviation What is Dead Reckoning? How to Avoid Hazards Other Tips for Navigating Navigating in Current Satellite Navigation Chapter 17: Creature Comforts and Other Tips for Cruising Your Dinghy Use of Water Aboard Cooking Aboard Marine Toilets Dealing with Garbage Safety Below Tips for Swimming and Fishing Communicating between Boats Chapter 18: Cruise Ready! About Bareboat Chartering What to Pack for Your Cruise Customs and Currency Abroad Cruising Courtesy Beyond Chartering Appendix 1: Seven-Day Study Program Appendix 2: Tips and Checklists Glossary Index
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