The Annapolis Book of Seamanship

Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. It is a comprehansive guide to all aspects of seamanship from the the simplest ABC's to the most advanced skills and lastest electronics. As comprehensive and detailed as the book is, the wealth of technical information is presented in a way that is uniquely readable; it is both useful and easy to use. The author John Rousmaniere and artist Mark Smith bring decades of experience both as sailors and as professional comunnicators to this beautifully produced book. From navigation and seamanship to boat and gear maintenance, from pleasure cruising to heavy-weather sailing, here is the definitive, state-of-the-art guide that provides systematic step-by-step techniques to see you through every situation on deck and in the cockpit.

JOHN ROUSMANIERE has been a sailor for more than forty years, he is one of the sports acknowledged authorities and has written fifteen technical and historical books. MARK SMITH is a commercial artist and art director, as well as being a lifelong sailor.

Contents Preface New in This Edition Seamanship and Romance Chapter 1: The Boat The Parts of a Boat Bending on Sails How Boats Work Boat Dimensions The Lines Plan Boat Selection Multihulls Construction Materials The Rig Traditional Rigs Sail Furling Chapter 2: Getting Under Way The Points of Sail True Wind and Apparent Wind Basic Sail Trimming Changing Tacks Stopping the Boat Personal and Boat Preparations Getting Going Boat-Handling Drills Rules of the Road Coming Back In Maneuvering Under Power Tips for Better Boat Handling Chapter 3: Sail Trim Sail Controls Sail Materials and Design Sail Types Sail Shape Determining Wind Direction Sail Trim in Light to Moderate Conditions Depowering in Fresh and Strong Winds How Boats Balance Boat-Handling Drills How to Measure Weather Helm Upwind Sailing Techniques Downwind Sailing Techniques The Spinnaker The Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sail Care and Repair Chapter 4: Weather The Daily Weather Cycle The Prevailing Southwest Wind The Thermal Effect Trade Winds Highs and Lows Fronts Low-Pressure Systems A Classic Storm Squalls Fog Weather Forecasting Weather Signs and Sayings Waves and Tides How Hard Is It Really Blowing? Chapter 5: Sail-Handling Gear and Knots Line and Rope Line Wire Rope Line Maintenance Knots The Preventer, Vang, and Topping Lift Cleats Blocks, Tackles, and Shackles Winches Chapter 6: The Sailor's Health Roles on Board Clothing Foul-Weather Gear Medical Problems First Aid Chapter 7: Personal Safety Life Jackets Staying on Board Safety Harnesses Crew-Overboard Rescue The Lifesling System Chapter 8: Rules of the Road The Rules in Summary Navigation Lights Maneuvering in Collision Situations Chapter 9: Navigation Aids Buoys Lighthouses Charts Other Publications Chapter 10: The Magnetic Compass parMagnetic North and the First Compass Magnetic North and True North Variation Parts of the Compass Compass Types Deviation Correcting Compass Error Chapter 11: Plotting and Position Finding A Navigator's Tools Magnetic or True? The Log Book and SOP The DR Setting the Course The EP and LOP The Fix The Running Fix Indirect Courses Review Quiz Chapter 12: Special Piloting Techniques Position Finding with One Aid: Distance-Off Danger Bearings and Circles Piloting with Soundings Tide and Current Guidelines for Safe Piloting Introduction to Celestial Navigation Review Quiz Chapter 13: Electronic Navigation and Radiotelephones Radio Direction Finder (RDF) Loran-C Global Positioning System (GPS) Radar Radiotelephones Chapter 14: Anchoring Ground Tackle How to Anchor Kedging-Off Weighing Anchor Chapter 15: Sailing in Heavy Weather Crew Preparation Shortening Sail Boat Handling Squalls Gales Chapter 16: Emergencies Preparation Running Aground Towing Steering Failure Dismasting Capsize Life Rafts Leaks and Sinking Fire Distress Signaling Evacuation Chapter 17: Equipment and Maintenance Running Rigging Stays and Their Equipment Going Aloft The Hull and Interior The Engine Winterizing Tools, Tape, and Lubricants Chapter 18: Traditions and Courtesies Under Way Flag Etiquette Clothing Yachting History Sailing Today Appendix I: Required Equipment Appendix II: The Coast Guard and Other Boating Organizations Appendix III: Cruising and Racing Appendix IV: Children and Sailing Glossary of Sailing Terms A Sailor's Library Index Review Quiz Answers Acknowledgments and Credits