Here are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. This book is packed with 101 essential punchy sailing tips for sailors to read before and during sailing for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor, Duncan Wells. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan will share his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more.

Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem.

In this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to: *

Calculate the speed of the tide by eye * Follow the rule of the road *

Calibrate the depth sounder *

Calculate the displacement speed of your hull *

Reef early for an easy life *

Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack *

Pick up buoys from the cockpit
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Look after your zips
And many, many more!

This new title in Duncan Wells’ popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and will complement Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Navigation.