Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power : Design, Gear, and Tactics for Coastal and Offshore Waters
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Book Description
Written by an accomplished naval architect, this book shows the average boater how to safely weather the fiercest storm. Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power arms readers with the knowledge they need to select and modify a boat for heavy weather; understand, track, and evade storm systems; and prepare for a storm in harbor, coastal waters, and offshore. It offers ocean-tested heavy-weather techniques for both sailboats and powerboats, practical advice on surviving worst-case scenarios, and decision-making exercises that can save lives.
About the Author
Roger Marshall (Jamestown, RI) is the technical editor for Soundings and the author of ten yachting books. After designing for the legendary firm of Sparkman & Stephens, he founded his own design company and has created boats from 15 to 65 feet in length.
Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power : Design, Gear, and Tactics for Coastal and Offshore Waters,Roger Marshall,International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press,0071398708,Boating - General,Boats and boating,Heavy weather seamanship,Sailing,Seamanship,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Sports & Recreation / Boating
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