Helmsman Guides
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Part of the "Helmsman Guides" series aimed at less-experienced small craft sailors, this book outlines the basics of handling life aboard boat. Meticulous preparation and efficient management are crucial for safe and enjoyable sailing, and this book is a source of tips for every cruiser skipper. Contents include cruiser power and simple manoeuvering techniques, crew management, anchoring, berthing and unberthing, choosing essential on-board equipment, and notes on emergency procedures and general safety at sea.
"Helmsman Guides" provide clear and highly illustrated information on all the most essential areas of owning and sailing a boat. With emphasis firmly on the practical and illustrated with detailed photographs and diagrams, the series will be ideal for the more novice sailor. Aimed at those who wish to teach themselves sensible seamanship, this book is a refresher course for those who need to brush up their skills by practical work. Each discipline is explained and then set out as self-test exercises. Topics include chartwork, collision, electronic navigation techniques, regulations, compass, tides and cruise planning. Colin Jones is the author of "Electronic Navigation" and "Cruiser Management".