See i dont actually know what i'm looking for. I took a fun, relatively informal sailing course and at the end was told that I was welcome to help out next year if i brushed up on my theory. I guess that means i'm well enough in the wee boats when i'm on the water... but i don't know enough about why i'm doing stuff.
My knowledge hits an all time low as soon as the boat is out of the water... rigging etc. Unfortunatly most of this is just due to lack of practice... i only get to sail a few months out of the year. That said, i think i could manage it if i work real hard. So, anyone know of a good strong book of dinghy theory? To supplement ample practice of course...
Cheers : )
Cheers!
2007-08-15 17:36:45 · 2 answers · asked by ChaChaChingThing 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is good for learning a lot about sailing, rigging, knots, weather, etc.
I would just get the 2nd Edition, it cheaper. I think shipping is $3.99. Check the feedback on the Bookstores too. May be better to buy for a little more for a more reliable source.
This not just about Dinghies but I think it a good book of sailing.
The Third link has a lot of good videos for free. This link scroll down and see "How a Sailboat is Propelled" then work through the others. On the right are more sources. At the bottom of those shown see "See all 14 related articles" click for more. That 14 could change in time.
3rd edition. Used start at $22
http://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Completely-Expanded/dp/0684854201
2nd edition. Used start at $4.21
http://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-2nd-Revised/dp/0671674471
http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/sailing-lessons.htm
2007-08-15 18:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get thee to apprentice with a marine surveyer, good dame.
Be a fisher of man afterward.
2007-08-19 23:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋