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Oh man. I have never been a reader. I think since my sailing blossomed into complete madness that i have read 4 times the books i''ve read in the 26 previous years of my life.

Right now i am almost done with the best book i have ever read. it was highly reccomended/gifted to me by a very accomplished RYA Yachtmaster Ocean who regards Adlard Coles as his personal hero. "Adlard Coles'' Heavy Weather Sailing 30th edition". the first sailing book i read that wasnt "Sailing fundamentals" (my Basic Keel boat Textbook) was "Dove" by Robin Graham which i reccomend highly i then read "Maiden Voyage" by Tania Aebi (she is the first woman and youngest person to ever solo circumnavigate and today is a regular contributor to sailnet. the following is my short list of books to read in no particular order(incidentally Heavy Weather sailing has significantly increased my list of books to read):

Lin and Larry Pardey Books: starting with "Storm Tactics Handbook in keeping with Heavy Weather Sailing''s specific suggestion.

http://www.landlpardey.com/Products/Pardey_Books.html

Sailnet Force 10

Chapman Piloting, Seamanship
and Boat Handling
by Elbert S. Maloney
this book is aboard Josefina right now and i will make an attempt to read it but it is more of a reference book as far as i can tell thusfar.

In any case these should be enough to keep you busy for some time.

enjoy And welcome,
-Adam
"Josefina" Pearson 26''
"Boat" Aquarius 23''