Overview

For any sailor, in a yacht or motorboat, the passage from one place to another is relatively easy, particularly with modern navigation equipment. What can be more of a challenge (and a potential source of anxiety for skipper and crew) is the start and end of a passage – how to leave and arrive safely, particularly if it’s a cramped marina or crowded anchorage. In Illustrated Seamanship, Ivar Dedekam takes you through the techniques required to achieve a safe departure and arrival. Starting with the fundamentals of ropework he then moves on to manoeuvring, berthing, making fast and then leaving. All types of berthing are covered from coming alongside, stern to, bow to, between finger pontoons and using piles and buoys. There is advice about dealing with different wind and current directions as well as using springs. Ivar then turns to anchoring and offers guidance on setting and weighing anchor in many different circumstances: under sail and under power, using one or two anchors and coping with changes in wind and tide while anchored. You probably won’t experience all the scenarios that Ivar so carefully describes, but you will certainly come across quite a few. Knowing what to do when a new situation comes up could be invaluable, increasing your confidence and leading to greater enjoyment and use of your boat. With over 500 diagrams, this slim volume is a perfect reminder of frequently used techniques and could be your get-out-of-jail card when a new circumstance arises. This new edition has an improved layout and the eBook’s functionality has been improved significantly.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ivar Dedekam
Publisher:   Fernhurst Books Limited
Imprint:   Fernhurst Books Limited
Edition:   3rd New edition
ISBN:  

9781912621781

ISBN 10:   1912621789
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   01 April 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents; Introduction; ROPEWORK: The basics, Clove hitch, Bowline, Sheet bend, Reef knot, Stopper knots, Rolling hitch, Coiling ropes, Cleats, Whipping, Splicing, Lashing, Winch handling, Making fast on a bollard, Swigging (sweating), Various useful knots; BOAT HANDLING: The basics, The propeller, The rudder, Wind impact on the hull, The boat’s turning circle, Getting to know your boat, Turning in confined spaces, Coming alongside, Making fast the mooring lines, Leaving the berth, Using springs, More about mooring, Winding ship, Other types of mooring, Tides & currents, Bow thruster, Day shapes for various vessels; ANCHORING: The basics, Anchor rode, Ground tackle, Foredeck arrangement, Anchoring techniques, Snubbers, Anchor chums, Weighing anchor, Using two bow anchors, Using a dinghy, Using a bow or stern anchor, Anchoring examples, Miscellany, Summary.

Reviews

""If you're new to sailing, this book will teach you almost everything you'll ever need to know about ropework, boat handling and anchoring. Even if you've been sailing for years, there are still a few boat handling manoeuvres and anchoring techniques that you probably won't have tried... This walks you through them all, step-by-step with clear diagrams and text descriptions... It's very decent value."" (Yachting Monthly) ""Using illustrations over verbal instructions will suit many readers, especially total beginners."" (Practical Boat Owner) ""Very much recommended for trainees as the illustrations work very well with the clear and concise explanations, but even more experienced sailors can profit with a little revision on seldom-used techniques."" (Little Ship Club)

Author Information

Ivar Dedekam, of Dedekam Design, specialises in uniquely illustrated nautical manuals which are easy to understand and remember. Ivar has been sailing for over 40 years and has logged more than 50,000 nautical miles, including three Atlantic crossings. His book Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning is an international success and has been published in 19 languages.

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