Bøger om Sailing

This is the book about the biggest sailing experiences in the smallest sailing craft. With their shallow draft and easy handling, the smallest "pocket cruisers" give access to coastal experiences inaccessible for bigger sailboats.It has never been easier nor more affordable to acquire a small sailboat and enjoy the pleasures of yachting: Go on picnics for a few hours, go fishing, anchor in a beautiful place or on holiday cruises along near and far shores, visiting small islands and protected fjords and bays. "Pocket Cruising and Micro Adventures" is the handbook for you, who would like to practice the enjoyments of a simple sailing life and get far for your money. It comes with valuable advice for both future and already passionate pocket skippers.Micro Adventures at seaWhy small is greatSailing on a small budgetChoose a good boatPurchasing a 30-50 year old boatMaintenance and repairPassage making in safety and comfortGolden Age GRP Pocket cruisers of the 1960's and 70'sModern pocket cruisers104 illustrations, 13 in colour.41 older constructions and 15 comtemporaryThe book will guide you about fitting out and sailing tiny small cruising yachts. Get inspiration for your own micro adventures, which can be experienced just beyond the breakwater and don't require you to embark on an ocean passage.Read about mange popular boat types from the Danish sailing scene of the 1960's and 70's told by their owners: Why they chose their particular boats and how they use them today.

To travel by boat from northern Europe through the rivers and canals and finishing at the Mediterranean, is an easy and uncomplicated journey. The only obstacles on the way are the locks, but once you have mastered how to navigate the different types of locks, it is quite simple. You can even manage the locks if you are sailing single-handedly. Always keep control of your mooring lines and the forces that affect your boat and you will experience that even the more complicated locks can be straightforward. However, if you lose control of the boat or the moorings, the situation can be very stressful and potentially lead to damage. This book is a description of the various types of locks you can encounter during a voyage through Europe, including the easiest ways to navigate them. Avoid problems and damages to your boat by preparing properly before you leave.