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"The title says it all in Practical Seamanship: Essential Skills for the Modern Sailor. Steve and Linda Dashew's winning volume covers every aspect of going to sea on modern yachts." The Charleston Daily News

"Practical Seamanship is the distilled knowledge, experience and research from a lifetime of offshore sailing and cruising. The Dashews' new book, complete in every detail, should be required reading for every skipper and every crew who aspires to safe passagemaking and happy landfalls on far and exotic lands." George Day, Editor, Bluewater Sailing

"Full of great information." Richard Spindler, Editor, Latitude 38

"Replete with literally dozens and dozens of clear, concise photos and illustrations, and chockful of first-hand stories from countless long-range voyagers, the Dashews' encylopedic Practical Seamanship is a vast resource that'll be an important reference tool for sailors planning to follow in the wakes of its prolific authors...All I can say is 'wow'..." Herb McCormick, Editor, Cruising World

"The Dashews' Practical Seamanship is a graduate course in going to sea, using the tools and materials of the 21st century to improve the practice of our ancient craft. It will shave 10 to 20 years off your learning curve." Greg Jones, Editor, Sailing

"The 640-page volume covers every subject of seamanship in more than 930 topics, has 800 detailed illustrations and forms, and is...the most detailed and thorough book ever written on the subject...Complemented by a CD-ROM that contains the entire book's content for ease of access on boat-board laptop or PC." IBI Magazine

"A valuable on-board asset...Filled with practical, clearly presented information." Soundings

"There can be few sailors who will not gain by reading this book." Cruising

"An all-season must-have reference...This book tells not just how to do it, but why, when, and often, where...The section on anchoring may well be the most complete discussion in print...Every aspect of safe seamanship is thoroughly explored." This Old Boat

From our Readers

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"I've learned a lot from your books without having to learn it the hard way. For this I'm very grateful.. I'm sure a lot of sailing folks are too..." Marcus, Hong Kong

"Thanks for all of the great knowledge and products you have passed on to us over the years." N.O., via e-mail

"Your books on yachts and sailing have afforded me the greatest pleasure. I believe I have them all including your last one on seamanship.". F.M., Kaneohe, HI,

"I have read most of your books, and I like your thinking." F.B., via e-mail

"Thanks for making such great books and videos!" M.G., via e-mail

"We now have the "cruising essentials" and find the books to be very informative! I am finding the setsail website very well done too!" Thanks, G.J., via e-mail

"By the way, thanks for your great books. I've got the Encyc., and the new one on practical sailing, and am looking forward to getting the one on heavy weather sailing." J.W., via e-mail

"I bought your excellent books ( Practical Seamanship, Mariner's Weather Handbook, Surviving the Storm and The Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia) in CD-ROM, and would like to compliment you. The texts are very nice to read, have great quality and quantity of information, and are really clear." J.C.L., via e-mail

" I know some folks that would love to read this book...It really is a bible on sailing." Dr. P.C., Hong Kong

"I've been enjoying the Cruising Encylopeda and the Practical book as well, both of which were bought directly from your company. I've just bought the Mariner's Weather Handbook..." Thanks, J.W., Washington, DC

"I bought a copy of "Practical Seamanship...I also have the Weather Handbook. Both books have a honored spot at my Nav station aboard my ferrocement sailboat." Cheers J.W., Redondo Beach, CA

"This is a great book - I am having a hard time putting it down." S.R., Chicago, IL

"I've been meaning to do this for a while. Last year I purchased your Surviving the Storm, Offshore Cruising Encyclopaedia, and (just the other day) Practical Seamanship. Three excellent books! Thanks for all your great work. Keep it coming." M. A., Rowayton, CT

"Received Practical Seamanship March 22/01. Already am very pleased with this great publication." R.H.., Tantallon, NS, Canada

"Just received Practical Seamanship for my birthday and I love it...The only problem now - which of the remaining three books to buy next!" L.L., Bethel, CT, USA

"I like the book very much." D.B., Wilmington, CA, USA

"I just received the Practical Seamanship Book and CD-ROM, and it is excellent." B.M., Hoover, Alabama, USA

"I just finished devouring Practical Seamanship. I have gained greatly from reading and practicing the insights shared, particularly sail balancing and heavy weather techniques. When read in conjunction with the video's, the books are even more informativeÉThanks again for sharing so much." M.B., by e-mail

"A typical Dashew cornucopia of information and knowledge." J.P., by e-mail

"I have enjoyed your new book...and your willingness to share your knowledge." P.S., by e-mail

"I recently received...your latest book, Practical Seamanship, and am enjoying it." S.S., Los Angeles, CA, USA

"Excellent.Very enjoyable." M.V., Punta Gorda,FL, USA

"I have Practical Seamanship and consider it indispensable." E.D., by e-mail

"A fantastic book." D. M., Ireland

"The Book is great." P.M., Ireland

"I am thoroughly enjoying this book." C.C., Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA

"Thanks for a wonderful and informative text!" L.E., Port Angeles, WA, USA

"ALREADY GETTING THE VALUE BACK JUST FROM SKIMMING THROUGH THE FIRST FEW TIMES...WE HAVE APROACHED THE SAILING OF OUR VESSEL IN AN ORGANIZED AND METICULOS MANNER. YOUR BOOK SHOWS US THAT WE ARE ON THE CORRECT TACK AND COURSE. A THOUSAND THANK YOU'S." S.C., Vancouver, BC, Canada

"Practical SeamanshipÉthe best of all (Dashew books) so far." R.N., Holland

"Your design, content, depth, and detailed cruising books are outstanding...The content and counsel (in Practical Seamanship) has improved our long term cruising plans substantially with new knowledge and a better understanding of what successful cruising and sailing is all about." R.L., Irving, TX

"Thank you very much for your hard work putting this publication together. It contains very useful information, and helps me towards my goal, to go cruising." G.S., Hungary

"Hours of happy reading." M.S., England

"I've found your books (The Mariner's Weather Handbook, Surviving the Storm and Practical Seamanship) invaluable! The information, insights and tips you provide have certainly helped me become a better sailor." Ed, by e-mail