Heavy Weather Powerboating - Hardcover

Montgomery-Swan, Hugo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713688718 ISBN 13: 9780713688719

Publisher: Adlard Coles, 2011

Synopsis

This book is the powerboating equivalent to Heavy Weather Sailing - the classic and bestselling sailing reference on the Adlard Coles list. Like Heavy Weather Sailing, it features chapters on the theory of operating powerboats in rough seas as well as invaluable heavy weather experiences, and the lessons learned. Edited by Hugo Montgomery-Swan (Editor of RIB International) contributors include leading powerboating names, from record-breakers to endurance achievers to instructors and trainers, and RNLI coxwains - an A-list line-up.
Topics include:
· Offshore endurance and record breaking
· Ocean voyaging
· Small boat adventuring
· Navigating tidal waters in bad weather
· Speed at sea
· Surf helming tactics
· Safety and recovery in rough seas
· Effects on the human body
· Advanced helming techniques

About this title

About the Author

Hugo Montgomery-Swan is the Editor of RIB International. He has gathered together contributions from an amazing collection of speed and endurance record breakers, SAS boat drivers, powerboat instructors, RNLI coxwains and world powerboating champions for this ground-breaking book. This A-list line-up presents an unparalleled body of expertise.

Edition details

• Publisher: Adlard Coles
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713688718
• ISBN 13: 9780713688719
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 264