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Book Text book of Seamanship

Download or read book Text book of Seamanship written by Stephen Bleecker Luce and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 954 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Annapolis Book of Seamanship

Download or read book The Annapolis Book of Seamanship written by John Rousmaniere and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Used throughout America as a textbook in sailing schools and Power Squadrons, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship thoroughly and clearly covers the fundamental and advanced skills of modern sailing. This edition of Annapolis is a major overhaul. Over half the book has been revised; old topics and features have been updated, and many new ones have been introduced. The design has been modernized, and many color illustrations have been added. As big and detailed as Annapolis is, the wealth of technical information (including dozens of step-by-step instructions) is presented here in a way that is uniquely readable; it's both useful and easy to use. This is because John Rousmaniere and artist Mark Smith bring to Annapolis decades of experience both as sailors and as professional communicators. Annapolis emphasizes the standard skills and proven methods that eliminate error and confusion, ensure security in emergencies, and allow every sailor more time for enjoyment on the water. Much has changed on the water since 1983 when this book was originally published. Black buoys are now green, the Global Positioning Satellite navigation system (GPS) is almost universally used, new types of anchors and sails have appeared, safety skills and gear are vastly improved, many more women are commanding boats, and catamarans and trimarans are common where only monohulls used to sail. But for all these modern developments, the basic skills and spirit of sailing have not changed at all. Sail trimming, keeping up steerageway, maintaining the dead reckoning plot, heaving-to -- these fundamentals are as important now as ever and receive much attention here. Among the innovations in this edition are: * Basic skills in early chapters: Fundamental sailing and boat-handling skills and gear, which are introduced in chapters 1, 2, and 3. * "Hands On" segments: Three dozen special sections, each devoted to a particular seamanship problem and an expert solution. * More how-to tips: Additional rules of thumb that guide a crew quickly and successfully through seamanship problems. * New coverage of multihulls: Advice on evaluating, anchoring, and handling catamarans and trimarans under sail (including in storms). * More on emergencies: New material on emergencies, safety, and heavy-weather sailing, including a section on preparing a docked boat for a hurricane. * Equipment updates: Expanded coverage of the use and care of modern gear and hardware, including radar, GPS, rescue devices, and asymmetrical spinnakers. * Terminology: Full definition and illustration of major terms when they're first introduced, with alternative language provided in parentheses. * Gender: The use of feminine personal pronouns, which reflect the fact that more women are captaining and sailing boats than ever before. From navigation and seamanship to boat and gear maintenance, from pleasure cruising to heavy-weather sailing, here is the definitive, state-of-the-art guide that provides systematic step-by-step techniques to see you through every situation on deck and in the cockpit.

Book Seamanship in the Age of Sail

Download or read book Seamanship in the Age of Sail written by John H. Harland and published by Conway. This book was released on 1984 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Numerous successful reprints of contemporary works on rigging and seamanship indicate the breadth of interest in the lost art of handling square-rigged ships. Modelmakers, marine painters and enthusiasts need to know not only how the ships were rigged but how much sail was set in each condition of wind and sea, how the various manoeuvres were carried out, and the intricacies of operations like reefing sails or 'catting' an anchor. Contemporary treatises such as Brady's Kedge Anchor in the USA or Darcy Lever's Sheet Anchor in Britain tell only half the story, for they were training manuals intended to be used at sea in conjunction with practical experiences and often only cover officially-condoned practices. This book, on the other hand, is a modern, objective appraisal of the evidence, concerned with the actualities as much as the theory. The author's facility in a remarkable range of languages has allowed him to study virtually every manual published over a period of nearly four centuries. This gives the book a completely international balance and allows the author to describe for the first time the proper historical development of seamanship among the major navies of the world.

Book Seamanship Secrets

Download or read book Seamanship Secrets written by John Jamieson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-03-08 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Secrets' is the modern Bowditch, written so clearly that navigation and seamanship will be comprehensible to anyone . . ." -- Dave and Jaja Martin, circumnavigators and authors of Into the Light: A Family's Epic Journey "It's a great book. The prose is simple and clear . . ." --John Vigor, author of The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat "The nautical tips and techniques presented are encyclopedic, yet the clear explanations demystify the topics . . ." -- Don Launer, contributing editor for Good Old Boat magazine "It is a fine piece of work and should be read by anyone contemplating coastal cruising or blue water voyages. It definitely deserves a place in the offshore yacht's library . . ." --Ted Brewer, yacht designer, author, and offshore racing and cruising sailor Be a Better Skipper In the night, wind, rain, fog, big seas, strong currents, or congested waters, when there’s no time for textbook seamanship solutions, what you need are shortcuts and techniques that work quickly and reliably every time. Distilled from the vast accumulated lore of seamanship and navigation, here are the absolute essentials--185 techniques that work without fail in the pilothouse or the exposed cockpit or flying bridge of a shorthanded sail- or powerboat. John Jamieson shows you how to: Set up a clipboard chart table for cockpit use Avoid hazards with danger bearings or a GPS grid highway Estimate current speeds with the 50-90-100 rule Track other boats in poor visibility using radar plots and bearing drift Sail home without a rudder or get your twin-screw boat home on one working engine Dock or anchor under any conditions And much, much more Even in this age of electronic navigation you need to know how to eyeball your boat through any situation. Each of the techniques in this cut-to-the-chase book has shown itself to be absolutely repeatable. It will work this time, the next time, and the time a er that, in conditions fair or foul.

Book Practical Seamanship

    Book Details:
  • Author : Steve Dashew
  • Publisher : Beowulf Publishing Company
  • Release : 2001-01-01
  • ISBN : 9781930086012
  • Pages : 644 pages

Download or read book Practical Seamanship written by Steve Dashew and published by Beowulf Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World

Download or read book Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World written by Lionel Casson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to replace and extend Torr's Ancient Ships, this generously illustrated underwater Bible" traces the art and technology of Mediterranean ships and seamanship from their first crude stages (about 3000 B.C.) to the heyday of the Byzantine fleets. Originally published in 1971. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Book Chapman Piloting   Seamanship 69th Edition

Download or read book Chapman Piloting Seamanship 69th Edition written by Chapman and published by Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 922 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapman is the foundation reference for all boaters and sailors with essential information on boat handing and seamanship skills on coast and inland waters. With three million copies sold, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship is the one comprehensive resource boaters at all levels of experience trust for everything they need to know to set out on the water. It addresses the best traditions of seamanship with cutting-edge practices, gear, and technology. Along with 1500 color photos, charts and drawings, this edition includes: Navigating by day or night in any weather Trailerboating Getting underway or returning to a marina or mooring under power or sail Anchoring and weighing anchor Operating a gas or diesel engine—inboard, outboard, or sterndrive Using radar and communicating by radio Sharing the water with other boats Handling lines and making them fast Reading the weather and keeping your crew safe with the latest advice on safety equipment The 4,200-entry index makes it easy to quickly access any topic, and the glossary and source information directs the reader to vital information on weather, tides, and aids to navigation. Used and recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadrons, and other boating educators, Chapman is today—and has been for more than a century—the boating book of record.

Book Admiralty Manual of Seamanship

Download or read book Admiralty Manual of Seamanship written by Great Britain. Admiralty and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seamanship Techniques

Download or read book Seamanship Techniques written by D. J. House and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second edition of Seamanship Techniques, the author covers all the seamanship knowledge required by marine students and serving seafarers. Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, it incorporates all recent amendments to Collision Regulations, and is used by training establishments around the world. This single volume combining D J House's work allows mariners to benefit from the author's 30 years' experience, both as a lecturer and as a seafarer on many different types of vessel. The new edition has been revised throughout to take account of the latest developments up to 2000, and will be valid for many years to come.

Book The Theory and Practice of Seamanship

Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Seamanship written by Graham Danton and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Book Oceanography and Seamanship

Download or read book Oceanography and Seamanship written by William G. Van Dorn and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final sections of the book deal with strategies for heavy weather seamanship and emergency procedures.

Book Modern Seamanship

Download or read book Modern Seamanship written by Austin Melvin Knight and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seamanship in the Age of Sail

Download or read book Seamanship in the Age of Sail written by John H. Harland and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book North U Weather for Sailors

Download or read book North U Weather for Sailors written by Bill Biewenga and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Bill Biewenga and edited by the meteorologists at Commanders' Weather, North U Weather For Sailors explains weather from a sailors perspective, starting with global weather and narrowing in to explain how local forces and regional weather patterns interact to create the sailors weather. From there the workbook shows how to interpret forecasts and apply predictions to improve your sailing performance. Included are dozens of examples showing how to see if a forecast is coming true and how to apply a forecast to a particular race or cruise.

Book Seamanship Notes

    Book Details:
  • Author : Angus Ferguson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2004
  • ISBN : 9780953437962
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Seamanship Notes written by Angus Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Seamanship Notes book is designed to provide straightforward help to cadets by summarising the key sections of the Seamanship Syllabus for Deck officers in a clear and concise manner.

Book Ships   Seamanship

    Book Details:
  • Author : John H. Harland
  • Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 218 pages

Download or read book Ships Seamanship written by John H. Harland and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The plates in this work have been grouped into categories with new captions that "represent a modern analysis of the subject of each illustration" (p. 6).

Book The Complete Guide to Sailing   Seamanship

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Sailing Seamanship written by Twain Braden and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike--newly updated! The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike. Chapters include: Knots and Lines Sailboat Anatomy Steering & Sailing Lakes, Harbors, and Bays A Look at the Weather Charts & Navigation Anchoring, Mooring, & Berthing Sailing Gear Boat Maintenance Daily Rhythms Seamanship Basics Rules of the Road The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship is enhanced with 100 original hand-drawn images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning.