{"product_id":"101-tips-for-stress-free-sailing-9781472982001","title":"101 Tips for Stress-Free Sailing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e101 essential practical sailing tips for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor Duncan Wells.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan Wells shares his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem. This new title in Duncan Wells' popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and perfectly complements \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Sailing \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStress-Free Navigation\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to: \u003cbr\u003e- Calculate the speed of the tide by eye\u003cbr\u003e- Calibrate the anchor chain so you know how much you have let out\u003cbr\u003e- Know your hull speed\u003cbr\u003e- Protect your topsides and gunwale\u003cbr\u003e- Reef early for an easy life\u003cbr\u003e- Pinch the wind\u003cbr\u003e- Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack\u003cbr\u003e- Watch out for deviation on the main steering compass\u003cbr\u003e- Mount VHF aerials vertically\u003cbr\u003e- Shorten a line\u003cbr\u003e- Pick up buoys from the cockpit \u003cbr\u003e- Learn to splice\u003cbr\u003e- Fit the spare\u003cbr\u003e- Look after your zips\u003cbr\u003e And many, many more \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adlard Coles Nautical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472982001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128","brand":"Duncan Wells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41187312369845,"sku":"9781472982001","price":15.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0c99891a-d357-4b85-a394-068ab004ac49.jpg?v=1633437008","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/101-tips-for-stress-free-sailing-9781472982001","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}