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Cruising The Basics
  For weekend of full-time cruising, by POWER or SAIL, here's how to: read a chart, plot a course, check a light, call a friend, hail a bridge, leave a lock, tie a line, tow a boat, or set a hook. Plus tips on waves and tides, rivers, inlets, and much more.
Whether you're heading out for your first overnighter or an extended coastal cruise, knowing what's ahead and how to deal with it will make your voyage safe and enjoyable.
Here's everything you need to get started:
- Reading and understanding charts
- Plotting a course
- Anchoring and docking safely
- Negotiating traffic
- Watching the weather
- Communicating with boats and shore
- Avoiding hazards
About the Authors
Zora and David Aiken have cruised extensively, and in the past two decades they have lived aboard three sailboats, a houseboat, and a classic motor yacht.
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PRODUCT DETAILS:- Publisher: The Lyons Press 2006
- Author: Zora Aiken, David Aiken
- Binding: Paperback 7½ x 9Ό inches
- Pages: 210 Black and white illustrations
- ISBN: 1599210150
|  Used book: Cruising The Basics
Condition: Excellent.
Book is in good, clean condition, and complete. Some wear and wrinkles on cover. Shows signs of light use.
Only one copy available. Non-returnable.
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