Sailing Made Easy: The Official Manual for the ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 Course (Sailing Made Easy Series)

American Sailing's Sailing Made Easy textbook is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity.This book, which Sailing Magazine called "best in class" upon its release, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learn-to-sail guide to date. It is also the official textbook for the ASA Basic Keelboat Standard (ASA 101). Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. The text’s most distinguishing feature is its user-friendly "spreads" in which instructional topics are self-contained on opposing pages throughout the book. There are also chapter-end quizzes and a glossary to help those new to sailing navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology. Read more