This book, by the author of "Strong Wind Sailing", covers the whole spectrum of singlehanding and aims to provide a source of reference for ocean voyagers, solo racers and families planning an extended cruise.
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Singlehanded Sailing by Richard Henderson
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Table of Contents
Part 1 A legacy of singlehanded sailing: early voyages and influential pioneers; the modern era - races and record breaking; motives, personalities, and psychological aspects. Part 2 The vessels: good designs for singlehanding; rigs for singlehanded sailing; self-steering. Part 3 Singlehanded seamanship: solo techniques; safety considerations; passage planning and preparation; alone against the elements; handling emergencies. Part 4 Singlehanding for everyone: gaining singlehanded experience; future directions and developments. Appendices: Singlehanded circumnavigations; honour roll of blue-water singlehanders.
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