Multihull Seamanship [Paperback]

Gavin LeSueur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006 | ISBN-10: 189866031X | ISBN-13: 978-1898660316 | Edition: 1

This is an A-Z for multihull sailors. There are many textbooks on the market which detail general seamanship principles. This is not one of them. Multihull seamanship is about catamarans and trimarans and the skills needed to understand and enjoy them to their utmost. Both racing and cruising yachts are catered for, as are trailerable multihulls.

Seamanship is not a black and white skill. It is an evolution of knowledge; a building of information through experiment, thought and experience. There is no definitive word on an evolving skill. Multihull seamanship started as Dr Gavin's LeSueur's personal index of 'how-to's'. It has grown through experience and others sharing their knowledge. It should be on the book shelf of every catamaran and trimaran.

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From the Back Cover

This is an A-Z for multihull sailors. There are many textbooks on the market which detail general seamanship principles. This is not one of them. Multihull seamanship is about catamarans and trimarans and the skills needed to understand and enjoy them to their utmost. Both racing and cruising yachts are catered for, as are trailerable multihulls.

Seamanship is not a black and white skill. It is an evolution of knowledge; a building of information through experiment, thought and experience. There is no definitive word on an evolving skill. Multihull seamanship started as Dr Gavin's LeSueur's personal index of 'how-to's'. It has grown through experience and others sharing their knowledge. It should be on the book shelf of every catamaran and trimaran.

About the Author

Gavin LeSueur built his first multihull, a 16ft Mosquito catamaran,while at high school. After graduating from Melbourne University in Medicine, he purchased and moved aboard a 35' Hedley Nicol 'Wanderer' trimaran. To learn as much about multihull sailing he decided to compete in the two-handed bicentennial Around Australia Yacht Race. For this adventure he attained the then fasted offshore racing catamaran in Australia - a 37 ft Crowther Super Shockwave named D Flawless.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189866031X
• ISBN-13: 978-1898660316
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must on any multihull, December 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Multihull Seamanship (Paperback)

This book contains is a wealth of knowledge and skills that are often specific to multihulls. It covers cruising and racing multi's as well as trailerable's. On more than one occasion we have used it at sea to help us out of a tight spot. The illustrations are great - easy to follow and with a touch of humour. I think there should be a copy on every multihull.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced book, June 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Multihull Seamanship (Paperback)

I found this book very useful as an update on skills and as a reference and essential reading text for new crew on board my offshore cruising catmaran. This is a how-to for multihulls written to the point with clear and humerous illustrations.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, practical and clear advice, May 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Multihull Seamanship (Paperback)

I found this book full of ideas and good practise all explained in a clear and concise way with diagrams and cartoons which provide further help in understanding what is being set out.

It covers all aspects of Multihull sailing and I would rate it a 'must read' for any multi hull sailor.