The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship | 
 enlarge | Authors: Nigel Calder, John Rousmaniere, Bill Gladstone, Robert J. Sweet, Peter Nielsen, Charlie Wing, Richard A. Clinchy
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 471961
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0071499105
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.124
EAN: 9780071499101
ASIN: 0071499105
Publication Date: September 20, 2007
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Product Description
Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about: - Boat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet
- Sail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill Gladstone
- Using Nautical Charts--Bob Sweet
- Using GPS--Bob Sweet
- Using VHF and SSB Radios--Bob Sweet
- Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns--Charlie Wing
- Knots, Splices, and Line Handling--Charlie Wing
- Anchoring--Peter Nielsen
- Onboard Weather Forecasting--Bob Sweet
- Heavy Weather Sailing--John Rousmaniere
- Diesel Engine Care and Repair--Nigel Calder
- Emergencies On Board--John Rousmaniere
- Emergency First Aid On Board--Richard Clinchy
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Nigel Calder - Always good stuff! April 20, 2008
Anybody that has sailed a boat inland or off shore knows the name of Nigel Calder. His expertise is a milestone amoung sailors. This book is simply outstanding! Definately worth your money!
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