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Fast Track To Cruising: How To Go From Novice To Cruiseready In Seven Days
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Learn How To Handle A Cruising Sailboat In As Little As Seven Dayseven If Youve Never Sailed Before!Who Says You Have To Be An Experienced Daysailor Before You Can Think About Cruising? Steve And Doris Colgate Know That Most Of Us Dont Have That Kind Of Time. At The Offshore Sailing School, The Colgates Have Helped More Than 100,000 Adultsthreequarters Of Whom Started As Beginning Sailors Or Complete Newcomerstake The Helm Of A Midsize Cruising Sailboat. Now Fast Track To Cruising Offers These Proven Instructional Methods To All Aspiring Sailors With Big Dreams And Little Time.This Is The Very First Guide That Teaches Sailing And Cruising Together, Taking You From Your First Sail To Independent Cruising In One Leap. You Can Make That Leap In As Little As Seven Daysas In The Colgates Fast Track To Cruising Courseor You Can Get There At A More Leisurely Pace. Either Way, No Other Book Will Take You From Your First Tacking Or Docking Maneuver To A Mastery Of Navigation And Diesel Engines As Efficiently As This One.America'S Most Experienced Sailing Instructors Present A Thorough And Easy To Understand Look At Cruising. Leisure Time Is Precious. Safety Is Paramount. The Colgates Will Help You Maximize Your Time On The Water.Gary Jobson, Espn'S Lead Sailing Analyst And Editor At Large For Cruising World And Sailing Worlddoris And Steve Colgate Understand That People Want To Reach Their Sailing Goals As Quickly As Possible And They'Ve Built The Excellent Fast Track Program To Accomplish It.Bernadette Bernon, Former Editorial Director Of Cruising World MagazineTogether Steve And Doris Colgate Have Been Teaching Beginners To Sail For Over Half A Century. In Fast Track To Cruising They Have Included Every Concept And Procedure You Need To Get Yourself From A Wanttobe Sailor To One Who Is Knowledgeable And Competent To Take The Helmwith Confidence And A Smile.Charles Mason, Executive Editor, Sail Magazine
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Fast Track to Cruising'? A: The book focuses on teaching beginners how to handle a cruising sailboat in a short period, specifically aiming to get novices cruise-ready in as little as seven days.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Steve and Doris Colgate, who have extensive experience in sailing instruction and have helped over 100,000 adults learn to sail.
- Q: Is this book suitable for complete beginners? A: Yes, 'Fast Track to Cruising' is designed for complete beginners, providing step-by-step instructions to help them progress from novice to confident sailor.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including tacking, docking maneuvers, navigation, and basic diesel engine knowledge.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages of instructional content.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was 'Fast Track to Cruising' published? A: The book was published on December 10, 2004.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is unmarked and free from wear.
- Q: Can this book help me prepare for a sailing course? A: Yes, this book provides foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for sailing courses, particularly the Colgates' own 'Fast Track to Cruising' course.
- Q: Does the book include practical exercises? A: While the book primarily focuses on theoretical knowledge, it encourages readers to practice the skills learned in real-life sailing situations.