Cruising: A Skippers Guide by John Mellor

Cruising: A Skippers Guide

Part 1: covers how to assess the boat, her crew and the weather.

Part 2: covers boat handling, both under sail and power. All manoeuvres, from man overboard to docking, are covered.

Part 3: covers the passage itself, be it a day sail or a passage with watches and night sailing.

It?s tough being a skipper ? this book gives you the knowledge and philosophy to be a success.

Contents:

PART ONE: THE ROLE OF THE SKIPPER.
1. Assessing the boat.
2. Handling the crew.
3. Shipboard routines.
4. Preparing for sea.
5. Forecasting the weather.

PART TWO: HANDLING THE BOAT.
6. Handling under sail.
7. Handling under power.
8. Berthing alongside.
9. Anchoring and mooring.
10. A day sail.

PART THREE: MAIKING A PASSAGE.
11. Planning the message.
12. Navigation on passage.
13. Watchkeeping routines.
14. Heavy weather.
15. An offshore cruise.