The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating: An A-Z Compendium of Seamanship, Boat Maintenance, Navigation, and Nautical Wisdom

by John Vigor

Book Overview

"Vigor is one of the finest boating writers of our time."-- Cruising World "You name it, it's in here. Covers every boating situation. This book is both informative and entertaining."-- Latitudes & Attitudes "John Vigor is the answer guy if you're having onboard arguments about nautical terminology or the science of sailing in general, and his new book lives up to the promise in its title."-- Good Old Boat Whether it's boat maintenance, navigation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071498885
• ISBN13: 9780071498883
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

excellent reference

This well written and to the point. An excellent reference for anyone but especially someone who is getting started in boating. It is one of those that you will want to refer to again and again.