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Expert tips on getting your cockpit set up perfectly for. An excellent summary of sailing fundamentals not only for single handed sailors but for any yachtsperson racing or cruising over long or short distances. As it turns out, evans has been sailing about as long as i have. The single handed community is fairly small and a few names are well known. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is about how great it is to singlehand a sailboat under challenging conditions. Know your limits and consider any sail with inexperienced sailors a singlehanded operation. The idea of singlehanded sailing appeals to cruisers and racers alike. This first video of heavy weather sailing is our from our storm sailing series. On november 6th of this year, 30 singlehanded sailors will set off on the most challenging sailing endeavor in the history of yacht racing. Quantums jay sharkey shares his single and shorthanded sailing expertise to help you get started.
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