The Blue Book of Sailing: The 22 Keys to Sailing Mastery (Paperback)
Transform basic sailing skills into true mastery
No other sport is as complex or as gear- and technique-intensive as sailing. The details and nuances are vast, but beneath the surface are 22 elements, or core areas of knowledge. By understanding these principles you can attain true mastery: tie any knot, shape any sail, take the helm of any boat, no matter how large or unfamiliar.
Adam Cort is a former editor and regular contributor to Sailing magazine and the coauthor with Richard Stearns of the widely acclaimed Getting Started in Sailboat Racing. Adam is a lifelong sailor, has cruised extensively, and has sailed and raced dinghies, maxis, and most boats in between.