Sailing (Eyewitness Companions)/Парусный спорт

Книга на английском языке
For anyone considering setting sail, "Eyewitness Companions" offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime." - Heyday. This book is essential reading, whether you're dipping your toe in the water for the first time, or a seasoned sea-dog brushing up your skills. Find out how to get started: explore different boats, what to wear, and discover the correct kit to pack for rivers, lakes or the high seas. Learn the essential techniques, from rigging and launching your boat to advanced tacking, gibing and starting to race. Plus, get the low-down on navigating your vessel and handling emergencies. Take time to research before you go: explore the top sailing destinations of the world, whether you fancy cruising in the Mediterranean or drifting through the warm Caribbean. Make sure you dip into this before setting off.

Contents
Foreword
Chapter One. History of Sailing
Origins of sailing
The advent of modern racing
Long-distance sailing
Sailing today
Chapter Two. Getting started
Sailing environments
How do I start?
Types of boat
Rig designs
Hulls and keel design
Anatomy of a dinghy
Anatomy of a yacht
Dinghy wear
Cruiser wear
Footwear and accessories
Safety equipment
Chapter Three Learning to Sail Wind and sail
Side forces and leeway
Points of sailing
Basic maneuvers
Using the rudder
Sail trim
Trimming the boat
Rules of the road
Ropework
Basic knots
Chapter Four Sailing a Dinghy Types of dinghy
Types of keelboat
Rigging a two-handed dinghy
Rigging a single-handed dinghy
Launching from a beach
Returning to a beach
Launching and landing solo
The roles of helmsman and crew
Sailing upwind
Tacking a dinghy
Sailing downwind
Jibing a dinghy
Simple capsize drill
Inverted capsize drill
Rigging a spinnaker
Sailing with a spinnaker
Simple trapezing
Advanced trapezing
Introduction to catamarans
Catamaran launching and landing
Sailing a catamaran
Tacking and jibing a catamaran
Catamaran capsize
Dinghy racing
Dinghy racing courses
Small keelboats
Mooring a dinghy
Packing up a dinghy
Storing and transporting a dinghy
Dinghy maintenance
Chapter Five Sailing a Yacht Modern cruising yachts
Choosing a yacht
Crew roles
Hoisting the mainsail
Dropping the mainsail
Managing the headsail
Reducing sail
Crew comfort and safety
Using the engine
Maneuvering under power
Steering a course
Sailing to windward and tacking
Sailing downwind
Hoisting the spinnaker
Jibing and stowing a spinnaker
Mooring techniques
Mooring alongside: stern first
Mooring alongside: bow first
Berthing stern-to and bow-on
Choosing an anchorage
Anchoring techniques
Tenders
Living aboard
Chapter Six. Weather
Importance of weather
Weather charts
Weather indicators
Planning for weather
Chapter Seven. Navigation
What is navigation?
Understanding charts
Electronic navigation
Tides
Distance and direction
Position and course
Buoyage and pilotage
Chapter Eight Sailing Safely
Safety basics
Communication
Radio procedures
Sailing in poor visibility
Rough weather procedure
Man overboard drill
First aid
Emergencies on board
Abandoning ship
Chapter Nine. World of sailing
Maine
Leeward Islands
Windward Islands
Cuba
Rio de Janeiro Coast
The Azores
Lofoten Islands
Kiel and the Danish Islands
Cornwall
Brittany
Balearics and Costa Brava
Southern Italy
Corsica and Sardinia
Dalmatian Coast
Ionian Islands
Gulf of Gokova
Cape Town Area
Seychelles
Langkawi
Phuket
Tonga
Fiji
Whitsunday Islands
Bay of Islands
Sea of Cortez
Isla Chiloe
Chapter Ten. World of racing
The America’s Cup
Chicago-Mackinac Race
Key West Race Week
Bermuda Race
Antigua Sailing Week
Route du Rhum
Tour de France ? la Voile
Vendee Globe
Transat Jacques Vabre
South Atlantic Race
Fastnet Race
Cowes Week
Gotland Runt
Velux 5 Oceans
Kiel Week
Copa del Rey
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Giraglia Race
Middle Sea Race
Auckland–Suva Race
Melbourne–Osaka
Sydney–Hobart
Transpac Race
Newport to Ensenada Race
Volvo Ocean Race
Olympic Racing
Glossary
Useful Resources
Index
Acknowledgments