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The Concise Competent Crew Guide Howard Cheadle (formerly Editor, Yachting Monthly)

The Concise Competent Crew Guide By Howard Cheadle (formerly Editor, Yachting Monthly)

The Concise Competent Crew Guide by Howard Cheadle (formerly Editor, Yachting Monthly)


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Summary

Written with the complete beginner in mind, this guide explains what the novice sailor needs to know in order to pass the RYA's Competent Crew exam, to be welcomed on board as a useful deck-hand, or simply to be a helpful passenger.

The Concise Competent Crew Guide Summary

The Concise Competent Crew Guide by Howard Cheadle (formerly Editor, Yachting Monthly)

Written with the complete beginner in mind, this guide explains what the novice sailor needs to know in order to pass the RYA's Competent Crew exam, to be welcomed on board as a useful deck-hand, or simply to be a helpful passenger. It covers many subject areas, including the name of each part of a boat, how the sails work, how to use ropes and tie the essential knots, the correct use of cleats and winches, setting sail, reefing, how to moor, and how to anchor.

Table of Contents

Stepping aboard; knots and ropework; safety equipment; sails and sail handling; boats and boat handling; tides and currents; navigation; weather; pilotage; engines; anchoring, mooring and marinas; life aboard; rules of the road and etiquette; emergency procedure.

Additional information

GOR002255099
9780715301937
0715301934
The Concise Competent Crew Guide by Howard Cheadle (formerly Editor, Yachting Monthly)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
19940630
160
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