The sailing dictionary

Covering more than 4,000 entries, this reference work defines both longstanding nautical vocabulary and newer expressions that came with modern navigation instruments, grand prix racing, and other changes made since the original 1981 edition. Some entries are a single sentence, while others run to ten sentences or more. Numerous line drawings accompany the text, often clarifying a definition that might otherwise be hard to picture.

The book suits libraries developing a solid collection on sailing and anyone who needs a dependable guide to the language of the sport and the sea.