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Index
Cover
Title Page
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
2 CHOOSING YOUR YACHT
• Which yacht is best for you?
• Finding the boat
• Making an offer
• Taking possession
3 PAPERWORK
• Formal paperwork
• Informal paperwork
4 CREW
• Crew rules
• A good skipper
5 DOMESTIC ISSUES
• Crew morale
• Catering and cooking
• Other domestics
6 ETIQUETTE
• Flags and ensigns
• Berthing alongside other yachts
• Pontoons
• Appearance
• Underway
7 ENGINE
• Fuel, water, exhaust and batteries
8 UPPER DECK
• Anchors, ropes and hatches
• Outboard engine and dinghy
9 RIGGING AND SAILS
• Sails
• Halyards
• Clutches and coat hangers
10 REGULAR MAINTENANCE
• Daily checks
• Weekly checks
• Spare parts
11 WINTER MAINTENANCE
• Laying up
• Fitting out
12 NAVIGATION
• Instruments
• Publications
• Electronics
13 SAFETY
• Equipment – below decks
• Equipment – upper deck
• Sailing at night or in fog
• Raising the alarm
APPENDIX
FURTHER READING & WEBSITES
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