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Издание на английском языке this short, invaluable record encapsulates a lifetime’s experience and study about sailing a square-rigger, a subject which alan villiers practised and studied for himself and which he also learned as an apprentice at the feet of the masters...
Издание на английском языке. this book highlights the importance of having the correct safety equipment and will also give you the knowledge of knowing how and when to use it. armed with this information and the right equipment every eventuality onboard, no matter how...
Издание на английском языке sailing is both the most relaxing pastime imaginable and the most complex sport in the world. it is a serious competitive sport for some and recreation for others. but the origins of both forms of sailing lie in the distant past and the days...
Издание на английском языке. the aim of this book, now revised and expanded for the 6th edition, is to help students through their shore-based yachtmaster course. this thorough but refreshingly succinct crammer covers all the essentials of the rya syllabus, arranged and...
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Издание на английском языке sailing is one of the most enjoyable and challenging sports in the world. it is a sport that everyone can take part in, whether eight or 80 years old, with boats for all abilities and budgets too. the rya national sailing scheme is the world’s...
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on rivers, canals, seas and lakes all over the world you'll find a diverse bunch of people who have chosen to trade a traditional home of bricks and mortar for the freedom of life on the water. in floating craft, large or small, with all the comforts of home, these happy liveaboards prove that...
Книга на английском языке. sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. to enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. and, it...
a compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. the book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in...
