Competent Crew

This book starts from scratch and teaches you the wrinkles of the sailors art, never forgetting that sailing is for pleasure. With these skills under your belt you will be welcome on board any cruising yacht…and be asked back!

Malcolm McKeag is a well-known yachting writer and broadcaster who cruises regularly in his own boat. He is qualified as an RYA Yachtmaster instructor and is also a highly experienced yacht racing crew at international level. He has written a number of instructional sailing books and is the author of Racing Crew in the Fernhurst Yacht Racing series.