{"product_id":"reeds-storm-handbook-survive-rough-weather","title":"Reeds Storm Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe essential pocket guide to preparing for and coping with storms and heavy weather conditions at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSailing in high winds and large waves is a daunting prospect for almost all sailors. Preparation of boat and crew is the key to surviving a storm. This handy aid-memoire contains the essentials of how to prepare, what to expect and what to do if you encounter severe conditions at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly experienced sailor and former Commodore of Ocean Cruising Club, Martin Thomas describes the best tactics and techniques to use as the storm escalates, from shortening sail to running before the storm, as well as how and when to seek refuge. Should the vessel suffer a calamity, for instance a dismasting, man overboard or sinking, this book informs the skipper and crew how to manage any crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach topic is broken down into digestible colour-coded sections and can be consulted in haste. There are succinct explanations and clear diagrams to help a crew survive if caught out in bad weather. This ideal quick-reference guide will boost your confidence and help you to be prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Thomas is the former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club, and is currently the Vice-Commodore of the Royal London Yacht Club. He was previously the Watch Officer on board the sail training schooner \u003cem\u003eSir Winston Churchill\u003c\/em\u003e. A distinguished surgeon, he has written on topics of emergencies at sea and medical treatment for yachtsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction: preparation and anticipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 The Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of boat\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal voyages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Latitudes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat preparation\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigging and sails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrogues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 The Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrew quarters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 The Voyage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts \u0026amp; navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather \u0026amp; forecasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 When rough weather approaches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Storm Tactics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApparent wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind and waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLee shore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortening sail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailing off the wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaving-to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLying a' hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning before the storm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea anchors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrogues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Seeking Refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLying alongside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntering harbour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 Calamities at Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrew overboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDismasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapsize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoled vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalling for help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbandoning ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reeds","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ 1st edition (2026)","offer_id":57657517441398,"sku":"9781399423489","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/2287\/2891\/files\/9781399423489-Reeds_Storm_Handbook-1-CWNB.jpg?v=1775944998","url":"https:\/\/sailorshop.co.uk\/products\/reeds-storm-handbook-survive-rough-weather","provider":"SailorShop.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}