The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting
and equipping a cruising sailboat Whether you're a coastal or
offshore cruiser, you'll find your most pressing concerns treated
with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in
Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most
respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and
author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and
Electrical Manual, -- walks you through all key technical and
practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment,
providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe,
enjoyable sailing. The first half of the book includes an
easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for
cruising; ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and
organization; how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for
cruising; and how to install gear for trouble free operation. The
book's second half teaches you boat handling skills; core
navigational expertise; anchoring techniques; weather
understanding; heavy weather expertise; and specific skills for
long-term and long-distance cruising.
General
Imprint: |
McGraw-Hill Education
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Nigel Calder
|
Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
608 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-265-92823-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-265-92823-1 |
Barcode: |
9781265928230 |
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