Fast Track to Cruising: How to Go from Novice to Cruise-Ready in Seven Days Book

The complete how-to program for aspiring sailors with big dreams and little time From two expert sailors, authors, and teachers who have helped more than 100,000 adults take the helm comes Fast Track to Cruising. This armchair-to-anchorage program takes first-time sailors off the dock and onto open water?in as little as seven days! Based on the Offshore Sailing School?s "Fast Track to Cruising" course, this program starts with sailing basics and moves quickly through daysailing to cruising. Part I highlights key information in outline form. Part II provides a fuller understanding of the concepts behind each technique. This fast-paced guide helps readers: *Learn sailing and cruising basics in as little as seven days *Develop steering, sail-handling, and anchoring skills *Tackle navigation, engine maintenance, and radio operation *Gain confidence sailing at night and in strong windsRead More