The Illustrated boat dictionary in 9 languages : an invaluable visual reference for boating excursions abroad

The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is a first - annotated illustrations arranged by topic allow quick communication when something goes wrong abroad.Centred around clear, full colour, annotated diagrams in each subject area, the dictionary makes it easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry about the language barrier. And it also facilitates learning new words in each language with this helpful visual reference.From general terms such as'port'and'starboard'to technical words relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance, The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is amazingly comprehensive, and even includes supplementary terms for many topics even when they don't feature in the illustrations.Topics include: sailing terms, parts of a boat, boat maintenance and repair, navigation, weather, seamanship, requesting help, medical emergencies, safety equipment, numbers and time. Cover 1 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Introduction 9 CHAPTER 1 THE BOAT 12 Parts of the boat – yachts 13 Parts of the boat – dinghies 15 Parts of the boat – motorboats & RIBS 17 Types of boat, including hull shapes & keels 19 Boat construction – GRP, metal & ferro 21 Boat construction – wooden boats 23 Deck & deck gear 25 Types of rig 27 Parts of the rig 29 Standing & running rigging 31 Sail types 33 Accommodation – general 35 Accommodation – galley 37 Accommodation – nav area 39 Accommodation – saloon 41 CHAPTER 2 UNDER WAY 44 Knots & splices 45 Points of sail 47 Setting sails & trim 49 Manoeuvring under sail 51 Heavy weather sailing 53 Launching & retrieving boats 55 Racing 57 Manoeuvring under power 59 Berthing alongside & stern-to 61 Mooring to a buoy 63 Anchors & anchoring 65 In port/harbour 67 Buying basic supplies 69 Charts & chartwork 71 Buoys 75 Dangers 77 Tides 79 Navigation lights 81 Weather 83 Beaufort scale 85 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 88 Essential tools 89 Laying up & launching 91 GRP boat maintenance 93 Paint & varnishwork 95 Woodworking tools 97 Wooden boat repairs 99 Timber & metal types 101 Metalwork 103 Parts of the engine 105 Engine checks & problems 107 Engineer’s toolbox & spares 109 Props & shaft 111 Outboards 113 Steering 115 Hydraulic steering 117 Water systems 119 Gas system 121 Heating systems 123 Electrical supply 125 Electrician’s toolbox & spares 129 Winches 131 Sail & rigging repairs 133 CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCIES 136 Safety equipment 137 Emergency problems 139 Parts of the body 141 Injuries & illness 143 First aid kit 145 CHAPTER 5 GENERAL REFERENCE 148 Directions 149 Clothing 151 Numbers & times 153 Countries & nationalities 155 Weights & measures 157 Index 159 A 159 B 159 C 159 D 159 E 159 F 159 G 159 H 160 I 160 J 160 K 160 L 160 M 160 N 160 O 160 P 160 Q 160 R 160 S 161 T 161 U 161 V 161 W 161 Y 161 The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is a first - annotated illustrations arranged by topic allow quick communication when something goes wrong abroad. Centred around clear, full colour, annotated diagrams in each subject area, the dictionary makes it easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry about the language barrier. And it also facilitates learning new words in each language with this helpful visual reference. From general terms such as 'port' and 'starboard' to technical words relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance, The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is amazingly comprehensive, and even includes supplementary terms for many topics even when they don't feature in the illustrations. Topics sailing terms, parts of a boat, boat maintenance and repair, navigation, weather, seamanship, requesting help, medical emergencies, safety equipment, numbers and time. BILINGUAL DICTIONARIES. The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is a first - annotated illustrations arranged by topic allow quick communication when something goes wrong abroad. Centred around clear, full colour, annotated diagrams in each subject area, the dictionary makes it easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry about the language barrier. And it also facilitates learning new words in each language with this helpful visual reference. From general terms such as 'port' and 'starboard' to technical words relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance, The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is amazingly comprehensive, and even includes supplementary terms for many topics even when they don't feature in the illustrations