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Manoeuvring

At Close Quarters Under Power
Author: Bill Johnson
Edition: 2011
Format: Paperback
Size: 148 x 210 mm
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Confident Boat Handling at Close Quarters

A practical, visual guide to manoeuvring a yacht under power in close quarters, with step-by-step techniques for docking, berthing, and anchoring.

Manoeuvring: At Close Quarters Under Power is a practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring – ideal for cockpit use or as an aide-memoire.

Manoeuvring a yacht under engine at close quarters in a marina near other (expensive!) boats can be a daunting prospect for an inexperienced skipper – but it has to be done to take your boat off a pontoon to go sailing and to berth her after a day on the water. Throw in fast-flowing tides and unpredictable wind from the bow, beam, or stern, and the exercise becomes even more of a challenge – even for the experienced boat handler.

This well-organised visual guide provides clear instructions for handling a yacht under power in every possible wind and tide condition. Laid out in an accessible, easy-to-follow format with one manoeuvre per page, it is the perfect onboard reference. The wiro-bound design allows for quick access to essential information, making it an invaluable resource for skippers and crew alike.

Areas covered include:
  • Understanding wind and tide effects
  • Handling a yacht under power
  • Berthing in different wind conditions
  • Using springs, bridles, and slipped lines
  • Anchoring techniques
  • Picking up mooring buoys
  • Rafting up with other boats
  • Executing controlled departures from pontoons

With step-by-step photographs, explanatory diagrams, and concise tips, this book provides helmsmen with the answers they need to confidently manoeuvre a boat at close quarters.

About the Author

Bill Johnson, a Cambridge-educated engineer, left his career to pursue long-distance sailing, logging over 50,000 miles at sea. As a sailing instructor for ten years, he specialised in *RYA* courses from beginner to *Yachtmaster* level.

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