Catamaran Sailing (Helmsman Guides)

"Helmsman Guides" provide clear and highly illustrated information on all the most essential areas of owning and sailing a boat. With emphasis firmly on the practical and illustrated with detailed photographs and diagrams, the series will be ideal for the more novice sailor. "Catamaran Sailing" is a wide-ranging introduction to this popular craft. Twin-hulls provide comfort, speed and excitement, and recent developments have meant that today's designs are suitable for safe cruising over long distances. The book explains the basic concept of the catamaran and what it has to offer as a sailing cruiser, offers ideas on what to look for when buying and how to handle the craft on the water. Topics include: types and features; rigs and engines; performance; and safety.