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This book- based on a highly successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine- is a detailed practical guide to sailing around the UK - all by means of day sails.RogerOliver- a passionate sailor- explains his in-depth passage planning-boat preparations- weather checks and log-keeping- as well as hischoice of routes- the detailed navigation- sail trim tips and on-passagemaintenance- all for the benefit of sailors who have a yen to follow inhis footsteps.Packed with a wealth of practical tips onseamanship- anchoring in high winds- coping with big seas-problem-solving- harnessing the tide- sailing short-handed and livingaboard for extended cruising- this book will be a godsend to the manythousands of sailors who enjoy coastal cruising and who will discover(as did Roger) that it is perfectly possible to cruise around the wholeof the UK in a series of day sails.With this book to hand- andinspired by Rogers detailed route maps and spectacular photographs-anyone can experience the thrill and enjoyment of sailing around thebeautiful and varied UK coast from any starting point....