Table of Contents

First boats & first steps; The skipper's job; Crews & crewing; Anchors & anchoring; Pilotage & navigation; Cruise & passage planning; Safer sailing; Wave, wind & weather

About the Author

Des Sleightholme was a former editor of Yachting Monthly and sailed in every type of boat from traditional Yorkshire coble to ocean racer – via gaff schooner, Twelve Metre and crabber’s skiff.