Now in its 6th edition, this Reeds Handbook has been a best-seller since it was first published over 20 years ago. From experienced skippers, to new and aspiring crew, this handbook provides essential information required to undertake tasks traditionally handled by crew aboard any size of yacht.
The guide is presented in bite-sized topics that are presented in an accessible and un-daunting manor, plus is packed with easy to follow colour illustrations that guide crew through each task.
Topics covered include:
Attaching bow and stern lines and springs.
Basic first aid.
Boat handling (using tide, wind, etc).
Essential knots.
Handling an anchor.
Handling lines (throwing, coiling, lassoing, etc).
Raising, dropping and reefing a sail.
Steering (both with a tiller and a wheel).
Tying up a boat on a pontoon and against a quay wall.
Using the radio.
