Cruising: A Skipper's Guide

Cruising: A Skipper's Guide

by JohnMellor (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Edition: New edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 28 Mar 2000

ISBN 10: 1898660662
ISBN 13: 9781898660668

Author Bio
John Mellor spent five years as a Royal Navy Officer, then 20 years as a professional yacht skipper - interspersed with spells as a sailing school manager, navigation instructor and trawler skipper. He now writes full time and sails for pleasure, mainly on traditional vessels.