Cruising: A Skipper's Guide

By theSailor

Book Overview

This book will teach you to be a good skipper. It is in three parts: preparation, handling the boat and passage planning. To begin with you will learn about the role of the skipper: how to manage the boat and crew, weather forecasting and emergencies. In Part 2 - boat handling - you will learn about handling under sail and power, berthing and anchoring. The final section covers making a passage, teaching you about planning, navigation and pilotage, and coping with heavy weather conditions. This guide will make your cruising safer, more efficient and more enjoyable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1898660662
• ISBN13: 9781898660668
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Fernhurst Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.4"