First Time Crew: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Never Dared Ask the Skipper by David Nicolle
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First Time Crew
Summary
This book is designed to prepare as well as allay the fears of novices contemplating a weekend or short charter aboard an average size yacht (30 ft) for the first time. It seeks to answer the questions they may be afraid to ask, such as how to combat seasickness.
First Time Crew Summary
Table of Contents
Part 1 Living aboard: the boat; will I be able to sleep; avoiding seasickness; clothing; stowing and storing; sea cook; safety at sea; the loo; boat systems; human relationships; children at sea; hot climates. Part 2 Working the ship: the rig; the sails; spars; standing rigging; first, learn the ropes. Part 3 Sailing: beating or sailing close hauled; reaching; running; tacking; the gybe; sails up, sails down; reefing; steering; winches; anchoring; rough seas; night passages; getting ashore; orders. Part 4 Taking an interest: navigation; tides; weather and weather forcasts; instruments; rigs.
Additional information
GOR004395301
9780713634785
0713634782
First Time Crew: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Never Dared Ask the Skipper by David Nicolle
Used - Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
1991-06-28
112
N/A
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