The Annapolis Book of Seamanship : Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated
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First launched in 1983, Annapolis remains the sailor's bible, a comprehensive chapter and verse guide to all aspects of seamanship from the simplest ABC's to the most advanced skills and latest electronics. And while much of the original edition has been left in dry dock to make way for the many changes on the water since 1983--like multihull vessels, satellite tracking, and the reality that while all ships remain "she," there is no longer the assumption that it's a "he" at the helm--Rousmaniere still emphasizes what he's stressed from the first tack: the importance of mastering sailing's fundamentals. This means knowing every inch of your boat and how to handle her, understanding the importance of safety on the seas and preparing for all emergencies, reading the weather, learning to navigate, knowing essential boat maintenance, and being aware of the traditions every sailor steps into whenever he or she sticks feet in a pair of topsiders. Clearly organized and presented, cleanly and smoothly written (given how much technical information he presents, Rousmaniere's prose is blessedly jargon-free), and thoroughly illustrated with photos and drawings, Annapolis is as essential as a good wind, perhaps the one volume no sailor should leave port without. --Jeff Silverman
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Yachting magazine A volume that any sailor or would-be sailor simply must own.
American Sailing Association The beauty of the book is that it is both a superb reference manual, which any sailor -- regardless of experience -- will want to own, and a readable, practical introduction to sailing for the beginner, A joy to behold. The most complete and best reference book on the sport that has ever been available.
Chuck Hawley West Marine Products The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is thorough, well written, and nicely illustrated. Not just a repeat of tired old sailing methods of thirty years ago, it integrates the classic techniques (storm tactics. navigation) with the modern (Crew Overboard Recovery, modern anchors, and electronics). I highly recommend this book and encourage anyone to buy it if they want to improve their sailing skills.
Sail magazine The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is about practically everything that has to do with sailing and sailboats.
Yachting magazine [Rousmaniere's] chapters on sail trim and weather, in particular, are the best that I can recall reading.
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship : Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated,John Rousmaniere,Mark Smith,Simon & Schuster,0684854201,Boating - General,Boating And Sailing,Navigation,Sailing,Sailing - General,Seamanship,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Boating,Marine engineering,Reference works,Ships & shipping: general interest,Sports & Recreation / Sailing
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