Master practical steering rules and storm tactics for safe ocean voyaging
This concise guide presents proven methods for steering through hurricanes, typhoons, and tempests. It focuses on real-world procedures you can apply at sea to protect a vessel and crew.
The content frames reliable, hemisphere-spanning directions and step-by-step tactics, from laying to and escaping hurricanes to adjusting sail and course as conditions change. It offers practical rules that stay valid regardless of storm direction, with a clear emphasis on safe, effective decisions when wind and sea turn dangerous.
- Learn how to evaluate evolutions in storms and choose the best tack and course
- Understand when to reduce sail and how to balance speed with safety
- Follow hemisphere-specific guidance for escaping a hurricane or typhoon
- Use practical tables and directions to plan routes and responses
Ideal for sailors who voyage long distances, skippers preparing for Atlantic and Pacific passages, and anyone seeking proven storm tactics in a compact reference.Pacific Seamanship Guide offers clear, actionable instruction for navigating severe weather with confidence on the open ocean.