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Sailing

US SailingUS Sailing: US Sailing was originally organized as the North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU). As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing's mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States.


IntellicastIntellicast.com: The Great Sailing image shows areas where sailing will be favorable or unfavorable.


The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing: The Complete Sailor is a very good reference book for advanced beginners and intermediate sailors. For intermediate sailors who are not yet completely familiar with sailing vocabulary, the illustrations make it very easy for one to understand what is being exposed.


The Handbook Of Sailing: Newly updated and now in paperback, this backlist classic contains 2,000 diagrams and photos enabling you to visualize every sailing procedure and maneuver; reflects the latest word on procedures, techniques, and equipment. 48 pages of full-color photos.
Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die: Sailing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations: Santella assembles a crew of the worlds greatest championship racers and professional adventurers and persuades them to disclose their favorite destinations around the globe. Interviewees include some of the best-known men and women in the sport: Tom Whidden and Gary Jobson (members of the winning 1987 Americas Cup crew), Jeff Johnstone (of J-Boats), award-winning sailing writer Lin Pardy, and many others. The amazingly diverse places theyve selected range from clubby East Coast ports (Marblehead, Annapolis), to idyllic tropical refuges (Ilha Grande, Brazil; the Polynesian atoll of Mopelia), to some of the most hair-raisingly treacherous waters on earth (Cape Horn).
Casio Men's Sea Pathfinder Tide Watch #SPF40-1V: The innovative Casio Men's Sea Pathfinder Tide Watch #SPF40-1V features a digital gray dial face with a durable mineral dial window. Embellishing the dial are an easy-to-read time display and a handy day-and-date calendar. Other high-tech details include a tide graph and moon-data option. Adorned with directional coordinates, the stainless steel bezel features a bearing compass feature. The 51-millimeter case is made of high-quality resin. To ensure ease in your day-to-day wearability, a black resin band is secured by a sturdy buckle clasp closure. Perfect for outdoor adventurers, this stunning timepiece brings a sporty finish to your look. It is powered by digital-quartz movement and is water resistant to 330 feet.
>MYERCHIN B300 OFFSHORE SYSTEM FINE EDGE SAILING RIGGING FOLDING KNIFE WITH SHEATH: Black Micarta Handle/ Patented DoubleLock® (securely locks blade, spike, or both) / Includes Cordua nylon sheath / 440 C stainless steel / Serial Number / Traditional ground blade. Built on our heavy duty B300 Frame, this is a knife that will easily last a lifetime. Warranty: Lifetime on DoubleLock® Blade length: 2.8" Spike length: 3" Length both opened: 11" Length both closed: 4.75"

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