Offshore Sailing: 200 Essential Passagemaking Tips

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Summary: Get this one
Review: I rarely bother to write reviews, but I have to add my kudos to the others given here. There is a down-to-earth pragmatism in these pages that I haven't found anywhere else. The authors have condensed an extraordinary amount of experience into 200 very succinct tips that cover a broad range of subjects. Many of their suggestions are low tech and can be easily implemented yourself. They have been there, done that and it shows. I am putting this one right next to Dashew, Calder, Sutphen and Leonard to fill in the blanks.

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Summary: Take the hint(s).
Review: It would be foolish to think about seriously sailing or cruising without taking Bill Seifert's learned counsel!!

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Summary: A core reference for any sailing person's library
Review: Offshore Sailing: 200 Essential Passagemaking Tips by yachting expert Bill Seifert is a highly practical guidebook, written by a veteran sailor with 30 years of experience and 100,000 offshore miles to his credit. From boat design and safety, including electrical components and mechanical systems, to navigation to at-sea cooking tips, Offshore Sailing has tips, tricks, and techniques for sailors of all skill levels. Written in a warm, friendly, personable manner yet packed with critical and professional know-how, and with the assistance of Daniel Spurr (editor of "Practical Sailor" for twelve years), Seifert's Offshore Sailing is truly a first-rate, "user friendly", core reference for any sailing person's library.

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Summary: Outstanding
Review: Outstanding..This book answers many of the questions that have been bothering me. Well worth the first read and as a reference.

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Summary: It's not just for offshore
Review: When dealing with the myriad systems and materials on a sailboat, there's no substitute for experience. And no one has more experience than Bill Seifert. His generosity with his knowledge combined with his humor and writing ability make this book essential reading for anyone who sails. Any passage will be more fun and safe if you take Seifert along with you.

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Summary: An Essential Book for Any Sailor
Review: When dealing with the myriad systems and materials on a sailboat, there's no substitute for experience. And no one has more experience than Bill Seifert. His generosity with his knowledge combined with his humor and writing ability make this book essential reading for anyone who sails. Any passage will be more fun and safe if you take Seifert along with you.