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Book Synopsis The Offshore Race Crew's Manual by : Stuart Quarrie
Download or read book The Offshore Race Crew's Manual written by Stuart Quarrie and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Success in any yacht race depends to a large degree on the ability of the crew to perform any boat-handling manoeuvre faultlessly and speedily. This book explains the evolution of just about every situation that is likely to be encountered during a race at sea. Each one is presented with an overview of the sequence that should take place and its objective, then the task of each crew member is explained for its preparation, operation and completion. Photographs and illustrations clarify what are often complex situations. The position of every crew member, from bowman to helmsman, is examined and the area of responsibility for each clearly laid out. Desirable physical and mental attributes are discussed along with practical advice on improvements to technique. Other chapters cover watch-keeping systems, heavy weather, sail trim and set-up for racing. It is a book written for either sex, at any age and at any level of experience wishing to perfect the complexities of creating and being part of an offshore race-winning team.
Book Synopsis The Offshore Race Crew's Manual by : Stuart Quarrie
Download or read book The Offshore Race Crew's Manual written by Stuart Quarrie and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-08-25 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Success in any yacht race depends to a large degree on the ability of the crew to perform any boat-handling manoeuvre faultlessly and speedily. This book explains the evolution of just about every situation that is likely to be encountered during a race at sea. Each one is appraised with an overview of the sequence that should take place and its objective, then the task of each crew member is explained for the preparation, operation and completion. Photographs and illustrations clarify what are often complex situations. The position of every crew member, from bowman to helmsman, is examined and the area of responsibility for each clearly laid out. Desirable physical and mental attributes are discussed along with practical advice on improvements to technique. Other chapters cover watch-keeping systems, heavy weather, sail trim and set-up for racing. It is a book written for either sex, at any age and at any level of experience who wish to perfect the complexities of creating and being part of an offshore race-winning team.
Download or read book Winning Isn't Luck written by Fred Imhoff and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether racing dinghies or yachts, every sailor wants to drive through the fleet and cross the line first. In this groundbreaking book, international racer Fred Imhoff shows how to do just that. By means of on-the-water action shots and detailed commentary about a sailor's tactics, sail trim, helming, crew positioning and psychological attitude, Fred shares the secrets of competitive racing success. Whether first-time club racer or international America's Cup hotshot, every sailor's goal is to constantly improve and stay one step ahead of the competition. Fred's logical, clinical analyses accompanied by fantastic action shots, including many from the 2012 Olympics, will be a godsend to budding and improving racers alike. From advice on mental preparation, honing your gear, working the weather and analysing the course, to briefing your crew, sussing out the other competitors and analysing your mistakes, this book is full of never-before-discussed gold dust that will be absolutely indispensable to all racers, whatever their age or level.
Download or read book Bibliography of Nautical Books written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Offshore Racing Handbook by : Royal Yachting Association
Download or read book Offshore Racing Handbook written by Royal Yachting Association and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Blue Water Sailing Manual by : Barry Pickthall
Download or read book Blue Water Sailing Manual written by Barry Pickthall and published by Adlard Coles Nautical Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blue Water Sailingis the long awaited update to Barry Pickthall's classic textbook Blue Water Racing published in 1985. The book became essential reading for anyone - owners and crew - planning to race or cruise offshore. Two decades on, the popularity of sailing offshore has never beengreater. Events like Chay Blyth's Global Challenge circumnavigation,Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's Clipper Round the World Race, the AtlanticRally for Cruisers, and classics like the Volvo, Newport-Bermuda,Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart, Transatlantic and Transpac races are attractingrecord entries from crews keen to test themselves against the elements.And many more people are selling up and cruising around the world toescape the pressures of their lifestyles. This book offers up-to-dateadvice on topics as diverse as equipment setting, sails, rig strength,electronic navigation, weather routeing, preparing the crew, boathandling, night sailing, heavy weather tactics, jury rigs and survivaltechniques and much more.
Book Synopsis Race Management Handbook by : United States Sailing Association
Download or read book Race Management Handbook written by United States Sailing Association and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catamarans Offshore written by Rudy Choy and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis DK Complete Sailing Manual by : Steve Sleight
Download or read book DK Complete Sailing Manual written by Steve Sleight and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1999 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated manual provides concise, step-by-step instructions that cover all aspects of sailing for learners at all levels.
Book Synopsis The Offshore Racer by : Theodore A. Jones
Download or read book The Offshore Racer written by Theodore A. Jones and published by Crown. This book was released on 1978 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Traveler's Handbook by : Melissa Shales
Download or read book The Traveler's Handbook written by Melissa Shales and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing by : Dave Perry
Download or read book Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing written by Dave Perry and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Bookseller and the Stationery Trades' Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Boat Crew Handbook - Navigation and Piloting (BCH 16114.3 - December 2017) by : United States Coast Guard
Download or read book Boat Crew Handbook - Navigation and Piloting (BCH 16114.3 - December 2017) written by United States Coast Guard and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. PURPOSE. This Handbook provides the safest, most efficient methods, techniques, and informational guidance possible to navigate boats in maritime environments and situations. Major topics within this handbook are aids to navigation (ATON) and navigation. 2. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5C, is canceled. 3. DISCUSSION. The subjects and principles discussed herein include U.S. Aids to Navigation system and maritime navigation principles and application. 4. MAJOR CHANGES. First issue. 5. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a rule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard. 6. IMPACT ASSESSMENT. No impact assessment warranted.
Book Synopsis Offshore Special Regulations Hand by : Alan Green
Download or read book Offshore Special Regulations Hand written by Alan Green and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2005-02-11 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ISAF Offshore Special Regulations first came into being in 1970 as minimum equipment standards in offshore yacht racing. Since then they have developed to become a comprehensive and valuable source of reference for all who race and cruise offshore. In this book Alan Green outlines the background to the regulations and explains how to interpret and apply them, with the aid of examples, pictures and quotations. However much experience an individual has, there is always more that can be learned from others. This is a book all offshore sailors should welcome in order to build on their knowledge - which may one day prove crucial.
Book Synopsis The British National Bibliography by : Arthur James Wells
Download or read book The British National Bibliography written by Arthur James Wells and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
