Synopses & Reviews
For boating novices?whether you're a guest, part of a private charter, or in a sailing club?everything you need to know to stay safe at seaSpending a day on a yacht is not all martinis and sunscreen. Climbing onto a yacht for many land-lovers is a little like stepping onto the moon. The Crew's Pocketbook offers newcomers to a small seaworthy vessel a friendly, jargon-free introduction to the art of sailing, with helpful diagrams and illustrations that take some of the mystery and possible hazard out of sailing. The book explains exactly how a yacht works, as well as other basics like climbing onboard, acquainting one's self with onboard amenities (including a marine watercloset), and becoming a help to the skipper.
- Illustrated with diagrams and photographs that demonstrate the art and everyday craft of sailing
- With simple explanations of how a yacht works and key vocabulary
- Offers guidance for more experienced sailors on knots, maneuvers, and sail trim
An onboard companion for anyone on their first yachting excursion, The Crew's Pocketbook is also a useful reference for more experiencedsailors.
Synopsis
The Crew's Pocketbook is the perfect companion for anyone learning the ropes of yachting.
Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. There are simple explanations of how a yacht works and an explanation of key vocabulary.
New crew will be able to climb aboard safely, be a help to the skipper and stay safe, ensuring their first sail is a pleasurable experience. They'll even know how to use a marine toilet. More experienced sailors will have a practical aide memoire with guidance on knots, manoeuvres and sail trim.
The author is a national and European sailing champion with thousands of miles cruising miles in his wake. He is a highly experienced skipper who regularly welcomes new crew on board. The tips and techniques included in the Crew's Pocketbook will help you pass your sailing exams and, most importantly, ensure your time spent sailing is both safe and enjoyable.
Synopsis
The ideal companion for anyone new to sailing, or those looking to remind themselves of the essential skills. Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. A yacht can seem a daunting place to a new crew. This book gives you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun... and be asked back for more Devised to be given to new crew to read before they arrive at the dock, it is also great to be kept on board as a quick and easy reference guide. For the more experienced, this is a practical aide-memoire with guidance on knots, maneuvers and sail trim. There are also tips and techniques to help you gain introductory sailing qualifications.
Synopsis
The Crew’s Pocketbook is the ideal companion for anyone new to sailing, or those looking to remind themselves of the essential skills.Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing.
There’s guidance on everything you need to know to ensure you’ll be a valuable addition to the crew. Discover essential safety advice and plenty of handy tips - you’ll even learn how to use a marine toilet!
For the more experienced, this is a practical aide-mémoire with guidance on knots, manoeuvres and sail trim. There are also tips and techniques to help you gain introductory sailing qualifications.
The Crew’s Pocketbook gives you the basic knowledge to start sailing, be safe, have fun…. and be asked back for more.
About the Author
Tim Davison is a national and European sailing champion with thousands of cruising miles in his wake. He is a highly experienced skipper who regularly welcomes new crew on board his own yacht.
Table of Contents
Part 1: First Steps.What to bring.
Homework.
Parts of a yacht.
Getting on and off.
The skipper’s briefing.
Part 2: Under Power.
The engine.
Rules of the Road.
Part 3: Under Sail.
How does a boat sail?
Rules of the Road under sail.
Winching.
Hoisting sails.
Trimming the sails.
Telltales.
Reefing.
Tacking.
Gybing.
Lowering sails.
Spinnakers.
Gennakers.
Part 4: Mayday and Man Overboard (MOB).
Mayday.
Man Overboard (MOB).
Part 5: Navigation.
How a chart works.
Chart symbols.
The compass.
Buoyage.
Keeping a log.
Recognising lights, shapes and sound signals.
Sound signals.
Jargon buster.