John Vigor is a former managing editor of Sea Magazine and the copy editor for Good Old Boat Magazine. He has contributed numerous articles and photos to Cruising World, Sail, Yachting World, Good Old Boat, Practical Boat Owner, and many other maritime publications. He is also the author of eleven sailing books, including The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating, Boatowners Handbook and Small Boat to Freedom.. He lives with his family in Bellingham, Washington.
Description
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
Alphabetical List of Entries
Appendix
...it is always interesting and very readable.
— Sailing
Filled with practical advice, this book is a winner.
— The Ensign
Vigor, whos written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and hes even alphabetized them...Its fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two.
— Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal
This book is easy to read. It imparts some very valuable information in a fun package.
— Good Old Boat
This is a great reference book for those just entering the world of sailing, and entertaining.
— Latitudes & Attitudes
"Vigor, whos written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and hes even alphabetized them...Its fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two."--Soundings