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The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship

The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship    
Format Softcover
Catalogue No. 978-0-07-149910-1
Pages 232
Language English only
Price $28.95
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Contributors: Nigel Calder, John Rousmaniere, Bill Gladstone, Robert J. Sweet, Peter Nielsen, Charlie Wing, and Richard A. Clinchy.
Published by International Marine, 2007.

Description:

The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. A reference guide for sail and power, it puts at your fingertips all the information you need about:
  • Boat handling under power
  • Sail trim and rig tuning
  • Using nautical charts
  • Using GPS
  • Using VHF and SSB radios
  • Rules of the road and running light patterns
  • Knots, splices, and line handling
  • Anchoring
  • Onboard weather forecasting
  • Heavy weather sailing
  • Diesel engine care and repair
  • Emergencies on board
  • Emergency first aid on board
With each topic condensed to 14 highly illustrated full-colour pages, the book covers 13 critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power in a completely new and useful way. The Instant Handbook is perfect for a quick reference at home or abroad.

 
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