An A-Z of Sailing Terms

Handy and authoritative, this invaluable guide deserves a place on every yachtsman's bookshelf. With entries for booby-hatch, growler, jack in the basket, and throat seizing, it is also a lively and readable reference work for the interested landlubber. * Detailed explanations of nearly 1,500 sailing terms * 150 clear and informative illustrations on rigs and rigging, knots, tackles, and a wide variety of onboard fittings and equipment * Broad coverage includes navigational and meteorological definitions, as well as fascinating entries on weather lore and sailing expressions `For scholars and writers, it is indispensable; for anyone interested in boats and words, irresistible.' Motor Boat and Yachting `will fit into the smallest dinghy ... contains an astonishing amount about rigging and fitting out.' Daily Telegraph