A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water aide memoire of everything the skipper and crew need to know – or find out quickly – when cruising: from lights, shapes and sound signals to knots, ropes and engine troubleshooting. With diagrams and illustrations throughout, this quick reference guide will help to keep you safe when out at sea.
Table of Contents
2 Getting Ready For Sea 3 Rules Of The Road 6 Lights 10 Shapes 11 Sound Signals 12 Buoyage 14 Flags 16 Knots 17 Ropes 18 Tides 20 Engine Troubleshooting 22 Safety 23 Distress Calls 24 Beaufort Wind Scale
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Basil Mosenthal has sailed extensively in all the oceans of the world. After serving in the Royal Navy, where he was able to race offshore extensively, Basil became a partner in one of the first yacht delivery firms in the USA, and after many thousands of miles sailing, he became a consultant in the management of large yachts. He has written many books about sailing, including Fernhurst Books’ best-selling Cockpit Companion and popular New Crew’s Companion.
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Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. A compact, handy summary of all you need to know when cruising; the perfect reference guide to keep onboard. From lights, shapes and sound signals to knots, ropes and engine troubleshooting, this practical companion covers everything the skipper and crew need to know or find out quickly when cruising. With diagrams and illustrations throughout, this quick reference guide will help to keep you safe when out at sea. Re-designed and thoroughly updated, this second edition contains the most up-to-date information in an easy-to-understand format ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Chapters on safety and distress calls will put everyone's minds at rest, and sections covering seamanship and ropework will ensure all onboard understand what is going on, and are able to give a helping hand. AUTHOR: Basil Mosenthal has sailed extensively in all the oceans of the world. After serving in the Royal Navy, where he was able to race offshore extensively, Basil became a partner in one of the first yacht delivery firms in the USA, and after many thousands of miles sailing, he became a consultant in the management of large yachts. He has written many books about sailing, including Fernhurst Books' best-selling Cockpit Companion and popular New Crew's Companion. 182 diagrams A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water aide memoire of everything the skipper and crew need to know - or find out quickly - when cruising: from lights, shapes and sound signals to knots, ropes and engine troubleshooting. With diagrams and illustrations throughout, this quick reference guide will help to keep you safe when out at sea. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781909911208
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