Sailing Fundamentals by Jobson, Gary -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Contents United States Coast Guard Auxiliary How to Use This Book Part One: Introduction to Sailing

Overview: The Sailboat and the Wind Sailing Knowledge All About Boats The Basic Boat Responsibilities of the Skipper and Crew Alcohol and Drug Abuse Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats Review Questions Sailing Skills Boarding Sailing Checklist Attaching the Sails Rigging Checklist Using Winches Raising the Mainsail Getting the Boat Moving Getting Out of Irons Coming About or Tacking (Mainsail Only) Jibing (Mainsail Only) Raising the Jib Reaching with Mainsail and Jib Coming About with Mainsail and Jib Sailing a Figure Eight Jibing with Mainsail and Jib Ending the Sail Stowing Sails Docking Summary

Part Two: Basic Sailing

Sailing Knowledge Sail Trim What Makes a Boat Sail Points of Sail Rules of the Road under Sail Review Questions Sailing Skills Communications Sailing Close-hauled Sailing on a Run Sailing on a Reach Stopping the Boat Summary

Part Three: Safety and Seamanship

Sailing Knowledge The Safety Harness Deck Safety Hypothermia and Clothing Seasickness Review Questions Sailing Skills Sailing a Triangular Course Rescuing a Man Overboard Sailing in Confined Waters Summary

Part Four: Basic Seamanship Skills

Sailing Knowledge Daysail Planning Chart Symbols Aids to Navigation Anchors and Their Uses The Anchorage Knots Dock Lines and Their Uses Review Questions Sailing Skills Anchoring Heaving To Docking under Sail Mooring Summary

Part Five: Basic Coastal Cruising

Sailing Knowledge Terms and Definitions Running Lights Duties of Skipper and Crew for Cruising Rules of the Road under Power Essential Safety Equipment Review Questions Sailing Skills Engine Operation-Outboards Troubleshooting the Engine Handling a Vessel under Power Summary

Part Six: Basic Coastal Cruising II

Sailing Knowledge Sail Selection Weather Heavy-Weather Sailing Reefing Systems The Magnetic Compass Preparing for Coastal Cruising Running Aground and Other Nuisances Review Questions Sailing Skills Reefing Sailing a Compass Course Steering with the Sails Basic Coastal Cruising Checklist Summary

Part Seven: Special Sailing Information

Special Sailing Information Dinghy Sailing Sailboards Catamarans Launching, Storing, and Maintaining Your Boat A Final Word

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions Appendix B Float Plan Appendix C Accident Report Form Glossary Index Acknowledgments Team Members Receive Special Preference

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