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Index
Cover
Epigraph
Foreword: The Seamanship Ethos
New in This Edition
Chapter 1: The Boat
The Parts of a Boat
Bending on Sails
How Boats Work
Boat Dimensions
The Lines Plan
Boat Selection
Multihulls
Construction Materials
The Rig
Traditional Rigs
Sail Furling
Chapter 2: Getting Under Way
True Wind and Apparent Wind
Basic Sail Trimming
Changing Tacks
Stopping the Boat
Personal and Boat Preparations
Getting Going
Boat-Handling Drills
Rules of the Road
Coming Back In
Maneuvering Under Power
Tips for Safer Sailing
Chapter 3: Sail Trim
Sail Controls
Sail Materials and Design
Sail Types
Sail Shape
Determining Wind Direction
Sail Trim in Light to Moderate Conditions
Depowering in Fresh and Strong Winds
How Boats Balance
Boat-Handling Drills
How to Measure Weather Helm
Upwind Sailing Techniques
Downwind Sailing Techniques
The Spinnaker
The Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Sail Care and Repair
Chapter 4: Weather
The Daily Weather Cycle
The Prevailing Southwest Wind
The Thermal Effect
Trade Winds
Highs and Lows
Fronts
Low-Pressure Systems
A Classic Storm
Squalls
Fog
Weather Forecasting
Waves and Tides
How Hard Is It Really Blowing?
Chapter 5: Sail-Handling Gear and Knots
Line and Rope
Line
Wire Rope
Line Maintenance
Knots
The Preventer, Vang, and Topping Lift
Cleats
Blocks, Tackles, and Shackles
Winches
Chapter 6: The Sailor’s Health
“The Fearsome Five”
The Captain’s Duty
Clothing
Foul-Weather Gear
Medical Problems
Chapter 7: Safety
Capsize
Life Jackets (PFDs)
Staying on Board
The Preventer
The Safety Harness
Crew Overboard Rescue
The Lifesling
Chapter 8: Rules of the Road
The Rules in Summary
Navigation Lights
Maneuvering in Collision Situations
The Racing Rules
Chapter 9: Navigation Aids
Buoys
Lighthouses
Charts
Other Publications
Chapter 10: The Magnetic Compass
Magnetic North and the First Compass
Magnetic North and True North
Variation
Parts of the Compass
Compass Types
Deviation
Correcting Compass Error
Chapter 11: Plotting and Position Finding
A Navigator’s Tools
Magnetic or True?
The Logbook and SOP
The DR
Setting the Course
The EP and LOP
The Fix
The Running Fix
Indirect Courses
The Navigator’s State of Mind
Chapter 12: Special Piloting Techniques
Position Finding with One Aid: Distance-Off
Danger Bearings and Circles
Piloting with Soundings
Tide and Current
Guidelines for Safe Piloting
Introduction to Celestial Navigation
The Landfall
Chapter 13: Electronics
Radio Direction Finder (RDF)
GPS
Radar
Automatic Pilots
Radios
VHF-FM
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Placing a Voice Distress Call
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Chapter 14: Anchoring
Ground Tackle
How to Anchor
Weighing Anchor
Chapter 15: Heavy Weather
Crew Preparation
Shortening Sail
Squalls
Gales
Chapter 16: Emergencies
Preparation
Running Aground
Steering Failure
Dismasting
Capsize
Life Rafts
Leaks and Sinking
Fires
Distress Signaling
Distress Calling
Search and Rescue
Duty to Assist And Related Laws
Chapter 17: Equipment and Maintenance.
Running Rigging
Stays and Their Equipment
Going Aloft
The Hull and Interior
Keeping Water Out
Upgrading the Boat
Chapter 18: Traditions and Courtesies
Under Way
Flag Etiquette
Clothing
Yachting History
Boat Names
Sailing Today
Appendix I: Required Equipment
Appendix II: Environmental Best Practices
Appendix III: Children and Sailing
Appendix IV: Offshore Special Regulations
Acknowledgments
Glossary of Sailing Terms
Sources
About John Rousmaniere and Mark Smith
Photo Credits
Index
Copyright
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