case studies drawn from consultancy work and original research help to bring the text alive
each section includes an introduction and summary and every chapter a bibliography to help students get the most out of the work
expertise is drawn from both the academic and practitioner/consultancy fields so that the reader will get a balanced view of theory and application
Part One: Concepts. Maritime leisure. Sustainable enjoyment - the need for leisure management at the coast. Part Two: The coastal recreation environment. Working with change: wind, waves and tides. Limitations for coastal recreation. Water quality and pollution. Planning and the provision of marine recreation facilities. Part Three: Operation and safety. Small craft equipment, operations and organisations. Sea school management. Marinas and yachting. Commercial harbour operations and recreation. Part Four: Management. Looking ashore: a comparison with inland waters and waterways. Coastal Recreation strategies. Coastal management plans. Legislation of self-regulation. Summary. Index.