Brand new second edition just published in 2011. Goes beyond other learn-to-sail books, conveying the nuances, magic, and enduring mystique of the sport, leading the reader to an almost intuitive mastery of small sailboat handling. Encyclopedic in scope, yet warm and elegant in style, it unravels the mysteries of reading the wind, boat design, navigation, safety, seamanship and even trailering.A popular title that is used in teaching at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle. 2011. One of our favorites.