author: gary jobson

... type of vessel. When powered solely by sail, a sailboat is termed a sailing ... HULL The hull is the basic boat minus the rigging. The hull comprises the bottom, topsides, buoyancy tanks, and deck ... water than. I6' INTRODUCTION TO SAILING.

For Gary Jobson--the three-time All American sailor, America's Cup winner, Fastnet Race winner, and ESPN sailing commentator since 1985--sailing is life.

This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing-from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring-and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards"--Back cover.

This book presents a unique history of the race that has changed the sport of open-ocean racing forever and provides complete coverage of the race itself, from its start in Southampton, England, in September 2001, to its finish in Kiel, ...

In the pages of Gary Jobson's Championship Sailing, the author shares more than 30 years of racing and sailing expertise at the highest levels of competition, covering every aspect of racing in one-design or handicap fleets from high ...

The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing is the most comprehensive guide to this popular boat ever written. Its step-by-step format is perfect for young sailors, and special sections offer advice for parents and coaches.

... SAILING. I later took the manual to Simon & Schuster in New York, and it was published as my Sailing Fundamentals. This book is still in print and has sold some 360,000 copies to date. The clinics I created and ran became the foundation ...

The story of the awe-inspiring wooden catboats unique to the Jersey Shore's Barnegat Bay is told in this pictorial history.

This is the tactical manual for the racing sailor. This comprehensive volume contains lessons from decades of world class competition.

The essential manual for parents, coaches, and all kids aged eight to fifteen who are learning to sail the Optimist--the standard beginner's boat used in community and yacht club programs nationwide--"The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing" ...

High adventure and spine-tingling drama abound in this anecdotal recounting of Gary Jobson's experiences in the sport of sailing, with important tips and invaluable insights into racing both big and small boats. 8 pages of color and 30 ...

Two internationally renowned sailors examine the tactics, techniques, and equipment employed in modern state-of-the-art yacht racing and cruising.