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 winds
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This review is from: Fast Track to Cruising: How to Go from Novice to Cruise-Ready in Seven Days (Paperback)
Whether you're an absolute beginner dreaming of warm breezes and remote anchorages or an accomplished cruiser hoping to get a few pointers about the more challenging parts of cruising under sail, this book has something for you. It is very apparent that the Colgate's have had years of experience in sharing their passion for sailing with others by the way they take you from start to finish in an easy to follow way. The book avoids becoming too technical early on to get you underway, with a thorough appreciation of the basics you will find the book advances you to a highly competent level in a short period of time. The self testing techniques help build confidence to move on and `Bullet Boxes' will help you with a quick refresher just before you set off on your next adventure.
