The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship

Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions

The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about:

Boat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet

Sail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill Gladstone

Using Nautical Charts--Bob Sweet

Using GPS--Bob Sweet

Using VHF and SSB Radios--Bob Sweet

Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns--Charlie Wing

Knots, Splices, and Line Handling--Charlie Wing

Anchoring--Peter Nielsen

Onboard Weather Forecasting--Bob Sweet

Heavy Weather Sailing--John Rousmaniere

Diesel Engine Care and Repair--Nigel Calder

Emergencies On Board--John Rousmaniere

Emergency First Aid On Board--Richard Clinchy