Reeds 9-Language Handbook

This pocket illustrated boating dictionary in nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek--core European sailing destinations) covers all the topics and terms boaters will need to refer to when abroad. The pocket dictionary is centered around clear, color, annotated diagrams, such as parts of the rig and engine, in each nautical subject area, and makes it very easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry about the language barrier. It covers general terms, such as 'port' and 'starboard', as well as technical words relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance. Other topics include navigation, weather, seamanship, requesting help, medical emergencies, safety equipment, numbers and time. Whether you need to ask for a berth, a spare part or where the nearest chandlery or supermarket is, this book will help you make yourself understood, quickly and efficiently, which makes this dictionary a vital part of your cruising kit. Whether you're a keen offshore sailor, motorboater or even an armchair boating enthusiast, Reeds 9-Language Handbook is a handy reference tool that will help expand both your ability to communicate and your horizons.

CONTENTS Introduction 1 The boat Parts of the boat - yachts Parts of the boat - dinghies Parts of the boat - motorboats & RIBS Types of boat, including hull shapes & keels Boat construction - GRP, metal & ferro Boat construction - wooden boats Deck & deck gear Types of rig Parts of the rig Standing & running rigging Sail types Accommodation - general Accommodation - galley Accommodation - nav area Accommodation - saloon 2 Under way Knots & splices Points of sail Setting sails & trim Manoeuvring under sail Heavy weather sailing Launching & retrieving boats Racing Manoeuvring under power Berthing alongside & stern-to Mooring to a buoy Anchors & anchoring In port/harbour Buying basic supplies Charts & chartwork Buoys Dangers Tides Navigation lights Weather Beaufort scale 3 Maintenance & repairs Essential tools Laying up & launching GRP boat maintenance Paint & varnish work Woodworking tools Wooden boat repairs Timber & metal types Metalwork Parts of the engine Engine checks & problems Engineer's toolbox & spares Props & shaft Outboards Steering Hydraulic steering Water systems Gas system Heating systems Electrical supply Electrician's toolbox & spares Winches Sail & rigging repairs 4 Emergencies Safety equipment Emergency problems Parts of the body Injuries & illness First aid kit 5 General reference Directions Clothing Numbers & times Countries & nationalities Weights & measures Index