Illustrated seamanship : [boat handling, ropework and anchoring made simple with clear diagrams and plain-English advice

Seamanship is the art of managing a boat. This book is a follow-up to the successful Sail & Rig Tuning and Illustrated Navigation covering knots, docking the boat and anchoring, all illustrated in Ivar Dedekam's distinctive style and backed up with clear and simple text. These skills are imperative to keep a boat safe and make cruising as enjoyable as possible. Follows on from the success of the author's previous work, Sail & Rig Tuning (sold approx. 27,000 copies) Covers cruising boats worldwide Covers all the key topics for managing a boat and safety on board (e.g. ropework, mooring, manoeuvring in harbour, anchoring) Highly illustrated

a Thorough Guide To Having Fun And Staying Safe On The Water.

it Is Often Only Necessary To Have A Basic Knowledge In Order To Voyage Safely At Sea. Illustrated Seamanship Shows You The minimum Number Of Techniques You Should Be Familiar With - Rope Handling, Manoeuvring And Anchoring - In Order To Keep A Boat Safe And Make Cruising As Enjoyable As Possible For You And Your Crew.

learning The Traditional Techniques Is Not Only Necessary But You Will Develop Your Skill Through An Interesting And Fun Way. Each Technique Is Illustrated In Ivar Dedekam’s Distinctive Style, Backed Up With Clear And Simple Text.

illustrated Seamanship Is Split Into Three Main Sections:

·      Rope Work Outlines The Minimum Level Of Knowledge Of Knots, Hitches, Splices Amongst Others

·      Boat Handling Covers Techniques For Manoeuvring A Yacht In Harbours And Confined Spaces Under Various Wind And Sea Conditions

·      anchoring Includes Techniques And Anchoring Examples

uncover The Art Of Managing A Boat And Learn Get-you-home Techniques.

Illustrated Seamanship......Page 3 Contents......Page 7 Introduction......Page 9 The basics......Page 11 Bowline......Page 13 Sheet bend......Page 15 Rolling hitch......Page 16 Coiling ropes......Page 18 Cleats......Page 20 Making fast on a bollard......Page 22 Splicing......Page 25 Swigging (sweating)......Page 27 Various useful knots......Page 29 The basics......Page 33 The propeller......Page 35 The rudder......Page 36 Wind impact......Page 37 The boat’s turning curve......Page 38 Getting to know your boat......Page 39 Turning the boat in confined spaces......Page 42 Entering and leaving a berth......Page 43 Coming alongside......Page 45 Mooring......Page 48 Using bow and stern springs......Page 50 More about mooring......Page 57 More about slip lines......Page 66 Currents......Page 67 The basics......Page 71 Ground tackle......Page 73 Foredeck arrangement......Page 77 Anchoring techniques......Page 79 Weighing anchor......Page 88 Using two bow anchors......Page 91 Using a dinghy......Page 93 Using a bow or stern anchor and mooring line ashore......Page 96 Anchoring examples......Page 97 Miscellany......Page 98 Summary......Page 101 Seamanship is the art of managing a boat. This book is a follow-up to the successful Sail & Rig Tuning and Illustrated Navigation covering knots, docking the boat and anchoring, all illustrated in Ivar Dedekam’s distinctive style and backed up with clear and simple text. These skills are imperative to keep a boat safe and make cruising as enjoyable as possible. Covers all the key topics for managing a boat and safety on board (e.g. ropework, mooring, manoeuvring in harbour, anchoring). Highly illustrated.File: true PDF, without front cover "Illustrated Seamanship show you the minimum number of techniques you should be familiar with - rope handling, manoevring and anchoring - in order to keep a boat safe and make cruising as enjoyable as possible for you and your crew. Learning the traditional techniques is not only necessary but you will develop your skill through an interesting and fun way. Each technique is illustrated in Ivar Dedekam's distinctive style, backed up with clear and simple text." - Back cover. Seamanship is the art of managing a boat. This book is a follow-up to the successful Sail & Rig Tuning and Illustrated Navigation c overing knots, docking the boat and anchoring, all illustrated in Ivar Dedekams distinctive style and backed up with clear and simple text. These skills are imperative to keep a boat safe and make cruising as enjoyable as possible.