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Illustrated Seamanship (Illustrated Nautical Manuals)
Ivar Dedekam
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Description for Illustrated Seamanship (Illustrated Nautical Manuals)
Paperback. Modern yachts brim with equipment allowing them to be used without much knowledge of seamanship. Yet increasingly yachts require outside assistance. This book shows the techniques all boat users should be familiar with about rope handling, manoeuvring and anchoring. Illustrated with many drawings, it is an easy-to-follow and straightforward guide. Series: Illustrated Nautical Manuals. Num Pages: 84 pages, Over 500 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WSSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 6. Weight in Grams: 244.
Today, yachts are often equipped with electrical windlasses, autopilot, bow thrusters, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without much knowledge of seamanship. However, as the coastguards in many countries can confirm, more and more yachts require assistance, even when they should be able to reach harbour on their own. In this book you will be shown the traditional techniques you should be familiar with - regarding rope handling, manoeuvring and anchoring - in order to make long or short passages safely. Each element is clearly explained alongside detailed illustrations, ... Read more
Today, yachts are often equipped with electrical windlasses, autopilot, bow thrusters, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without much knowledge of seamanship. However, as the coastguards in many countries can confirm, more and more yachts require assistance, even when they should be able to reach harbour on their own. In this book you will be shown the traditional techniques you should be familiar with - regarding rope handling, manoeuvring and anchoring - in order to make long or short passages safely. Each element is clearly explained alongside detailed illustrations, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fernhurst Books Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Illustrated Nautical Manuals
Condition
New
Weight
244g
Number of Pages
84
Place of Publication
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781909911567
SKU
V9781909911567
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Ivar Dedekam
Ivar Dedekam, of Dedekam Design, specialises in uniquely illustrated nautical manuals which are easy to understand and remember. Ivar has been sailing for over 30 years and has logged more than 50,000 nautical miles, including three Atlantic crossings. His book Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning is an international success and has been published in 19 languages.
Reviews for Illustrated Seamanship (Illustrated Nautical Manuals)
If you're new to sailing, this book will teach you almost everything you'll ever need to know about ropework, boat handling and anchoring. Even if you've been sailing for years, there are still a few boat handling manoeuvres and anchoring techniques that you probably won't have tried... This walks you through them all, step-by-step with clear diagrams and text descriptions... ... Read more