The Annapolis Book of Seamanship

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Fourth Edition is the definitive, state-of-the-art guide that provides systematic step-by-step techniques to see you through every situation on deck and in the cockpit.

Features:

• Defines the art of sailing, maneuvering, and preserving a ship or a boat in all positions and under all reasonable circumstances
• Advises sailors on essential gear, skills, and behavior that enhance pleasure and safety
• Fourth edition provides an extensive update with new photos and much of the text being new or revised
• Stresses the skills and attitudes that comprise what the author calls "The Seamanship Ethos."
• The topics of health (including seasickness) and on board safety follow, with lessons learned from on-water tests and studies of boating accidents
• Closely examines the elements of piloting, navigation, and electronics, including Digital Selective Calling, the U.S. Coast Guard's emergency communication system
• Discusses the art of traditional seamanship, including anchoring, heavy weather, and emergencies, there is much on modern equipment and skills, again based on experience
• Appendixes include best practices for protecting the marine environment and bringing up children under sail

About the Author

• In this new revised edition, John Rousmaniere has updated The Annapolis Book of Seamanship with the most recent information about safety, sails, boat handling, electronics, and health issues, passed on from his sailing experience and teaching safety and reviewing accidents
• Every chapter has been revised and several have been completely rewritten
• John's ubiquitous The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has helped train and educate generations of sailors
• His many other titles have earned him a reputation as the dean of sailing authors