Manoeuvring

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.