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Reeds Skipper's Handbook

Andy Du Port, Malcolm Pearson

Edition: 2024
Format: Paperback
Size: 160 x 100 mm
£1099
VAT included

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Your Essential On-Board Companion

The pocket-sized guide to confident and safe boating

Essential knowledge for any sailor, the Reeds Skipper's Handbook is your pocket-sized guide to confident and safe boating. This comprehensive handbook, now in its updated 8th edition, covers everything you need to know, from essential navigation skills to safety procedures, weather forecasting, and even inland waterways regulations.

Whether you're a seasoned skipper or a novice crew member, this concise guide will serve as a valuable resource on board and a handy revision aid for those pursuing Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certifications.

Here's what you'll find packed into this compact guide:

  • Navigation know-how: Master both manual and electronic navigation techniques, including chartwork, plotting courses, and understanding tides and currents.
  • Rules of the road: Stay safe and avoid collisions with a clear explanation of navigational rules, buoyage systems, and sound signals.
  • Safety and emergency procedures: Be prepared for any situation with essential information on safety equipment, distress signals, and emergency protocols.
  • Weather wisdom: Learn to interpret weather forecasts, identify potential hazards, and make informed decisions based on meteorological conditions.
  • Essential seamanship skills: From anchoring and mooring to understanding sails and wind, gain practical knowledge for handling your boat effectively.

More than just a handbook, Reeds Skipper's Handbook offers:

  • Concise and accessible information: Quickly find the information you need with a user-friendly layout and clear explanations.
  • A trusted reference: Rely on this comprehensive guide for accurate and up-to-date information, compiled by experienced sailors.
  • Essential for all boaters: Whether you're sailing a yacht, cruising on a motorboat, or exploring inland waterways, this book is a must-have companion.

Keep the Reeds Skipper's Handbook close at hand, whether on your chart table, in your pocket, or on your bookshelf at home. It's the essential guide for anyone who ventures out to sea.

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