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Manoeuvring: At Close Quarters Under Power
Bill Johnson
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Description for Manoeuvring: At Close Quarters Under Power
paperback. A unique, practical hands-on guide to the essential skill of boat manoeuvring for boat skippers and crew. It's the perfect aide memoire and ideal for use when at the helm for real! Num Pages: 128 pages, Colour photos and diagrams throughout. BIC Classification: WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352. In good condition, showing light age and wear
This is a unique, practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring - ideal for cockpit use or as an aide-memoire.
Manoeuvring a yacht under engine at close quarters in a marina close to other (expensive!) boats can be a daunting prospect for the inexperienced skipper - but it has to be done in order to take your boat off a pontoon to go sailing, and to berth her after a day on the water. Throw in fast flowing tides, and unpredictable wind which might blow from the bow or beam or stern, and the exercise becomes even more ... Read more
This is a unique, practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring - ideal for cockpit use or as an aide-memoire.
Manoeuvring a yacht under engine at close quarters in a marina close to other (expensive!) boats can be a daunting prospect for the inexperienced skipper - but it has to be done in order to take your boat off a pontoon to go sailing, and to berth her after a day on the water. Throw in fast flowing tides, and unpredictable wind which might blow from the bow or beam or stern, and the exercise becomes even more ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Adlard Coles Nautical London
Condition
Used, Good
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781408132111
SKU
KMK0026206
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Bill Johnson
A Cambridge-educated engineer, Bill Johnson swapped his career for long distance sailing. He stopped logging miles sailed somewhere around 50,000. A sailing instructor for ten years, focusing on the RYA courses from beginner to Yachtmaster level, Bill's strength is in explaining tricky subjects.
Reviews for Manoeuvring: At Close Quarters Under Power
This 'how to tackle any situation' guide, printed on heavyweight paper, covers everything from moorings to rafts, piles, trots, pontoons and marina berths, explaining each manoeuvre with simple text and a clear diagram
Practical Boat Owner
This is the book every sailor need to read before taking up a marina berth
Yachting Monthly
This is the ... Read more
Practical Boat Owner
This is the book every sailor need to read before taking up a marina berth
Yachting Monthly
This is the ... Read more