Skip Novak on Sailing

Skip Novak is revered around the world for his sailing adventures. In this book he brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so readers can follow in his wake – or create their own.

Drawing from his longstanding column for Yachting World, Skip has curated, edited and updated his original missives alongside new material to make a collection that is both thought-provoking and practical. An ardent proponent of self-reliance, his hard-won advice challenges sailors to improve their seamanship, focusing on skill, experience and problem-solving knowledge.

While covering traditional skills such as celestial navigation, anchoring and docking, Skip also looks ahead to emerging technologies that can make life afloat easier. His passion for helping new and younger sailors embrace the call of adventure runs throughout his thoughtful and honest writing.

Steeped in personal experience yet designed to be as inspirational as it is practical, Skip Novak on Sailing will help readers become better sailors, no matter their level of experience.

Table of Contents

• Foreword by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
• Introduction
• Skip's first column
• 1 Learning to Sail
• 2 Ocean Racing
• 3 Design and Maintenance
• 4 Technology – Pros and Cons
• 5 Safety at Sea
• 6 Expedition Sailing and Cruising
• 7 Stories from Back in the Day
• Skip's final column
• Epilogue

About the Author

Chicago-born but based in Europe and often found exploring the Antarctic, Skip Novak has long inspired sailors worldwide with his thirst for adventure. He has competed in major yacht races including the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Sydney–Hobart and the Fastnet Race. He has written for Yachting World and The Daily Telegraph, and is also the author of One Watch at a Time and Fazisi – The Joint Venture, which was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.