"Clear step-by-step instruction on everything - from hoisting sails and laying anchors to reading charts and steering a course at night. Concise at-a-glance information on equipment, weather, and navigation, with helpful charts and annotated graphics."--Back cover.
An exploration of ageing and grief by Eve Leigh, The Trick is a magic show about the parts of life we don't talk about - the realities of getting older and coming to terms with loss.
An essential reference book for sailing enthusiasts, now in its fourth edition with a foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie. Learn the basics of sailing, master navigation, and maintain your boat with The Complete Sailing Manual, written by instructor and former British national champion Steve Sleight. This authoritative text has clear, annotated diagrams and photographs that answer questions about any sailing situation with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership. Look up how to rig a dinghy, tie basic knots, or save someone who fell overboard. Revised and updated to include the latest developments in equipment, safety, and activities, including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed, apparent wind-sailing, and newest technology such as modern performance systems and electronic navigation. All rules, regulations, and best practices are also up to date. From the novice to the experienced sailor, The Complete Sailing Manual is the perfect book for anyone interested in sailing.
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to sailing, reviewing the parts of the boat, equipment, controls, and other basics; and discussing dinghy sailing, cruiser sailing, navigation, weather, practical boat care, and safety
Stone Face is Eve Leigh's second full-length play at the Finborough Theatre.
""Trevor the Tram loves to have fun. He will take you on a journey to meet all of his friends. You will sing songs and solve puzzles with Bill, Carrie, Hakeem and lots more of Trevor's friends. So jump on board, hold tight, and go on a wonderful Transport Adventure."" This is a book with lots of pictures and large text. It is suitable for adults wanting to read to their children, or older children who are able to read some simple words. It is also aimed at older children on the Austism Spectrum, or with learning disabilities. As it has lots of fun pictures and simple words which can easily be picked out of the story. This is a fun story, which all children will want to read time and time again. The reader will meet lots of characters. A Bus, train, tram, helicopter, car, caravan, plane, boat, lorry and even an ambulance! What a lot of fun. The 'transport adventure' is fun for everyone.
Das neue Praxishandbuch
Podrobná príručka pre začiatočníkov i skúsených jachtárov- Riadenie a navigácia malých aj motorových lodí, Výstroj a vybavenie jachtára, Predpovedanie počasia, plavba v hmle, počas búrky, Starostlivosť o loď, pohotovostné opatrenia a prvá pomoc, Vyše 750 farebných fotografií a detailných opisov na osvojenie si technických zručností.
Technik, Ausrüstung, Navigation
Alle Mann an Bord und alles klarmachen zum Ablegen! Der ideale Begleiter fürs Boot bringt Anfänger und Profis auf Kurs: Das praktische Segelbuch vereint jedes Detail übers Segeln auf übersichtlich gestalteten Seiten. Umfassendes Segel-Wissen ist hier anschaulich und sehr praxistauglich erklärt - für alle, die Segeln lernen möchten, ihr Know-how auffrischen oder erweitern wollen. Im handlichen Format mit wasserfestem Einband darf dieses griffige Segelbuch beim Segeltörn sogar mit an Deck. Der fundierte Ratgeber ist ein Muss unter den Segelbüchern. Er eignet sich optimal für Anwärter, die gerade ihren Segelschein machen. Durch die umfangreiche Bebilderung und die klare Gestaltung fällt das Segeln lernen nämlich sehr leicht. In diesem Segelbuch können sich (angehende) Kapitäne über Komfort und Sicherheit, Grundlagen, Anlegen und Ablegen, Anker- und Bojenplätze informieren. Außerdem gibt's Wissenswertes über das Leben an Bord, Fahrtensegeln, Wetter, Reparaturen und Instandhaltung, Tauwerk und Knoten oder Notfälle. Das Erlernte möchte natürlich sofort ausprobiert werden: Na dann, Handbuch mitnehmen und Segel setzen. Ahoi!