Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (PB)

Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (PB)
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Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages : 608
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ISBN-10 : 9780071797351
ISBN-13 : 0071797351
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Book Synopsis Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (PB) by : Nigel Calder

Download or read book Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (PB) written by Nigel Calder and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-05-28 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, -- walks you through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing. The first half of the book includes an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for cruising; ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and organization; how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for cruising; and how to install gear for trouble free operation. The book's second half teaches you boat handling skills; core navigational expertise; anchoring techniques; weather understanding; heavy weather expertise; and specific skills for long-term and long-distance cruising.


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