A Sea Vagabond's World by Moitessier, Bernard -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Foreword The Call of the Open Sea Boats and Sails

PREPARING FOR THE GREAT ADVENTURE

Theory First practical steps Choosing a type of boat Choosing the boat’s material Do you have to be handy with tools? Size of the boat Sail area and choice of rig The rudder Buying versus building

FITTING OUT

Masts, shrouds and turnbuckles Halyards, lines and chafe Sails Anchors and anchoring Propeller Self-steering gear Tillers and steering wheels Miscellaneous fittings Waterproof emergency storage tanks Lights and electric power Navigation aids The galley Sewing Dinghy

Distant Shores

THE CHOICE

Choosing the moment to leave Weighing anchor

ONCE YOU HAVE CAST OFF

Route and seasons Weather forecasting Maneuvers Navigation Rough times Daily life at sea Useful tips

ON SAILING SOLO

Islands and Lagoons

AT THE END OF A PASSAGE

Money Maintenance and repairs

THE ATOLL

Sailing to an atoll Local resources Settling on an atoll

Conclusion Glossary Chronology Bibliography

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