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OverviewTom Cunliffe looks at a variety of yachts to see how safe they are. He explains how to avoid heavy weath er whenever possible, then how to prepare for the worst if y ou do get caught out. ' Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom CunliffePublisher: Fernhurst Books Limited Imprint: Fernhurst Books Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 18.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.208kg ISBN: 9781898660279ISBN 10: 1898660271 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 26 September 1996 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Wind and wave. 2. Fit for sea: the boat. 3. The crew. 4. Handling the boat. 5. Navigation. 6. Strategy, tactics and the weather. 7. Shelter from the storm. 8. Emergencies. 9. Boat Performance. 10. Riding out a gale at sea. 11. The liferaft - the final resort. 12. Outside assistance.ReviewsAuthor InformationTom Cunliffe has been a professional yachtsman for 25 years. He has taught offshore sailing at the National Sailing Centre, is an RYA Yachtmaster Examiner and has lectured extensively in Britain and the USA. he has cruised with his family from the Arctic to Brazil and from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |