Cruising
Author | : John Mellor |
Publisher | : *Wiley Nautical |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000-04-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 1898660662 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781898660668 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cruising written by John Mellor and published by *Wiley Nautical. This book was released on 2000-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will teach you to be a good skipper. As a result your cruising will be safer, more efficient and more enjoyable. "Cruising" is divided into three parts: preparation, handling the boat and passage making. PART ONE: THE ROLE OF THE SKIPPERManaging the boat and crewEmergenciesWeather forecasting PART TWO: HANDLING THE BOATHandling under sail and powerBerthing and anchoring PART THREE: MAKING A PASSAGEPlanningNavigation & pilotageHeavy weather. "Key facts for the RYA Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper practical courses and the Yachtmaster practical exam."