this survey on world cruising compares the trends and changes that have taken place in the world cruising scene and provides practical advice and information for long-distance cruisers. it examines the sizes and types of boat cruisers now in use, the routes chosen and why, electrical and electronic...
Книга на английском языке a "black art": that's how metal corrosion and its prevention is regarded by most boat owners and indeed by many boatbuilders. it is a subject not often presented in yachting magazines, or if it is, the author is a corrosion engineer and baffles...
since the first edition was published, pass your day skipper has helped thousands of students through their shore-based [url228400]day skipper course[/url228400]. concise and comprehensive, this 'crammer' covers all the essentials of the rya syllabus, arranged in bite-size chunks to make revision...
this book is written especially for those who sail aboard pleasure vessels of any size, whether sail, motor or both. in the uk, a 'pleasure vessel' is defined as: a) a vessel which at the time it is being used is (i) • in the case of a vessel wholly owned by an individual or individuals used...
Издание на английском языке the reed's vhf dsc handbook is a user-friendly guide that gets marine vhf radio users quickly up to speed with both the analogue and digital functions on the radio. sue fletcher's straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure craft...
Книга на английском языке reeds nautical almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters.known as the yachtsman's bible, reeds provides all the information required to navigate atlantic coastal waters around the...
the freedom of cruising cruising in a motor cruiser .is so much more than just a journey undertaken without the constraints of a strict schedule - for me, it's all about enjoyment, visiting new and exciting places, and getting pleasure and satisfaction from making the passage itself. i love the...
Содержание section 01 the human factor 1 heroes of the great storm - ian skidmore 2 lifeboating and the human element - paul stevenson 3 seasickness - paul glatzel and hugo montgomery-swan section 02 facing the elements 4 rogue seas and freak waves - michel olagnon and edward pitt ...
Издание на английском языке. learning to sail is the ideal guide for new sailors. it is also valuable as a backup to sailing courses and useful as a refresher course on the basics. lively color photographs and clear diagrams highlight expert instruction on topics that...
Книга на английском языке. most boating is done in coastal waters, yet being close to land can often present greater dangers than sailing offshore. near to the coast, sea conditions are more complex: winds and currents change in strength and direction, often unpredictably,...
there are many situations where you come from seaward to make a landfall. it could be after a long open sea passage, it could be coming into an anchorage for lunch or it could be making for harbour. these will be the times when you move from deep water into the shallows and where, if you keep going...
friends have invited you for a sailing weekend - it's an exciting prospect if you haven't been to sea before but it can be a bit daunting. what will i have to do? do i need to be able to tie knots? what do i wear? will i be safe? lots of questions like these may cross your mind - the aim of this...
designed to be of assistance to all who sail - whether you are taking a day excursion, a holiday cruise, or an even longer trip - the skipper's medical emergency handbook provides practical advice, boosts confidence, solves problems, and minimizes danger. • provides the medical layperson with...
Книга на английском языке . knots in use is a bestseller amongst knitting books. uniquely it shows at a glance at how to tie the knot, bend or hitch, and how to use it most effectively. it covers all the most useful and practical knots, and, hitches, whippings and splices in...
Издание на английском языке in the current economic climate you may ask yourself: 'can i afford to go sailing?' it has the reputation for being an expensive sport - but it doesn't have to be. there are many ways that the canny sailor can save money both in his choice of...
lars hassler originally only intended to sail for three years, but ten years later he returned — with a wealth of experience, many new friends and memories, and the knowledge and anecdotes that he shares in this entertaining and inspiring book. by using his funds judiciously and topping them up...
Издание на английском языке these notes are written with the intention of helping develop an understanding of stability and propulsion for students of nautical science based degree courses, merchant navy officers undertaking their officer of the watch or master/chief...
Книга на английском языке. superyacht master covers the requirements of the navigation and radar modules for the officer of the watch (yachts) and the master (yachts) certificates required for captains and crew of commercial yachts over 24m and under 3,000 tons. it is the...
Издание на английском языке this almanac provides basic navigational data for planning and executing passages. the tidal prediction data has been reproduced by permission of national hydrographic offices. chartlets illustrate items in the text, orientate the user and...
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