Top Ten Sailing Books at Amazon
The top ten sailing books on Amazon for beginners. Are there only ten? Here are some of the top rated books I found on Amazon. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but it’s a good start. I ranked these books based on Reviews and Ratings, which I think helps find the best sailing books at Amazon. Here is what I found.
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Chapman Piloting & SeamanshipThis book contains lots of reference data about tides, flows, drifting principles, climate, and route, seamanship, and pontoons under sail. As a result, you will learn about mooring, correspondences, and inland sailing, and sailing traditions.530 Reviews, 93% Five Stars 
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Don Casey’s Complete Illustrated Sailboat MaintenanceOver 2,500 clear and distinct images direct you through strategies for keeping your boat in top shape. Therefore, this is the book that shows you how.551 Reviews, 85% Five Stars
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Sailing Made EasyThis book is the most educational and easily understood learn-to-sail guide so far. This is a textbook of useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts presented in an easy-to-understand manor. In addition, there are refresher questions at the end of each chapter, and a glossary to help you navigate the extensive nautical terminology.491 Reviews, 85% Five Stars
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The Complete Sailing ManualThis is the fourth version of this book with a foreword by four-fold Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie. It has been changed and refreshed to incorporate the most recent advancements in gear, exercises, and security, long-separation cruising, including thwarting, and rapid, evident breeze cruising, for example, and freshest innovation, current execution frameworks and electronic routes. Because of this, you will know the principles, guidelines. In addition, these best practices are cutting-edge.98 Reviews, 87% Five Stars
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Sailing FundamentalsSailing Fundamentals is the last-word content intended to set up the novice sailor for sailing accreditation. In addition, this book covers each part of beginner sailing from lifting sails to the docking and tying down.236 Reviews, 74% Five Stars
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The Annapolis Book of SeamanshipA significant part of the content is new or reexamined, and there are numerous original photographs.” Besides, this fourth edition is a major update from the previous edition. In addition, the first four parts cover the vessel itself, essential cruising requirements, the sail trim, and finally weather.381 Reviews, 86% Five Stars
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The Complete SailorThe Complete Sailor is not only an instructional book, it’s a window into the knowledge of a sailor’s way of dealing with the ocean. Therefore, you will understand the consistently changing dynamics of water and weather.344 Reviews, 79% Five Stars
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Learning to SailThis book makes real sense of knowing out how to cruise. Besides, you will become familiar with your vessel. For example, what its parts are called, what they do, and how to ride the breeze to anywhere you want to go.131 Reviews, 76% Five Stars
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How to Read a Nautical ChartEnjoy in front of a fire on a cold winters’ night. After reading this book, you will know the place where and when charts were grown. Besides, you will know how they are made and why you can (and frequently can’t) totally trust your maps. In addition, Nigel Calder shows why you should be a conservative when viewing your sailing charts.398 Reviews, 75% Five Stars
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The Book of Sailing KnotsCruising has had many changes. Sailors are using satellites and autopilots for their routing. In addition, synthetics and wire have replaced the traditional organic fibre ropes. In addition, this book will update you and your crew on what to choose going forward.97 Reviews, 71% Five Stars
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Boating Skills and SeamanshipThis book is a particularly enlightening book on boating and you will learn many skills. Besides, you will learn the important essentials, whether you are an experienced sailor or not.246 Reviews, 79% Five Stars
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Sailing For DummiesSailing for Dummies presents the essence of sailing, from the basics to the more advanced. Besides, it takes a look at the various kinds of boats and their essential parts. In addition, it shows you what you have to know before you even leave the dock.894 Reviews, 72% Five Stars
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Conclusion
I created this list in January of 2022 and the reviews and ratings are from that date. Of course, this will change over time.
There are many books on Amazon that could be considered the top ten sailing books. These are the ones I chose to list. If you have a favorite that I should look at, please leave feedback and I would be glad to consider adding it to the list, even if it’s not on Amazon.
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