Cruising: A Skippers Guide [Paperback]

John Mellor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Handling under sail and power, passage making and crew dynamics: everything a sailing skipper needs to know.

Part 1: covers how to assess the boat, her crew and the weather.

Part 2: covers boat handling, both under sail and power. All manoeuvres, from man overboard to docking, are covered.

Part 3: covers the passage itself, be it a day sail or a passage with watches and night sailing.

It’s tough being a skipper – this book gives you the knowledge and philosophy to be a success.

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From the Back Cover

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 SKIPPER

• Managing the boat and crew
• Emergencies
• Weather forecasting

PART TWO: HANDLING THE BOAT

• Handling under sail and power
• Berthing and anchoring

PART THREE: MAKING A PASSAGE

• Planning
• Navigation & pilotage
• Heavy weather.

Key facts for the RYA Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper practical courses and the Yachtmaster practical exam.

About the Author

John Mellor was formerly a Royal Naval Officer, sailing school manager, navigation instructor and trawler skipper.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898660662
• ISBN-13: 978-1898660668
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,405,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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