Reeds Superyacht Manual

Author : James Clarke
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781408107690

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Reeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater Training, is a complete reference and training manual for everyone involved with large yachts, from deck-hands to captains, as well as for leisure boaters and sailors. Covering the course syllabus for all career levels to Officer of the Watch, with explanatory diagrams and photographs, this user-friendly book includes: the key information for all courses required from basic training through Yachtmaster TM to Officer of the Watch (Yacht) comprehensive coverage of: safety, sea survival, first aid, fire fighting, navigation and radar, seamanship, meteorology, marine radio, general ship knowledge additional information on the career path and marine law, including international and flag state requirements full text of the Collision Regulations; single letter flag and Morse codes. This is the complete on-board reference, whether you are starting out in yachting and looking for the essentials of safety and navigation, or you are seeking a clear understanding of the operation and manning of large yachts and the legislation concerning them.

Author : James Clarke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:932602490

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Reeds Superyacht Manual by James Clarke Pdf

Author : James Clarke
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780713679878

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Reeds Superyacht Manual by James Clarke Pdf

This new manual is set to become the standard reference aboard all large yachts.

Author : Andy Du Port
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472913906

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The Yacht Owner's Manual by Andy Du Port Pdf

Owning a boat involves sailors developing a whole new skill set and taking on a raft of new responsibilities, but this essential handbook takes the stress out of what should be an enjoyable, rewarding next step, and shares a wealth of practical advice on what might initially seem daunting new challenges. Drawn from over 35 years of the author's own experiences, this book is packed with expert wisdom and hand-holding guidance on every aspect of owning, equipping, maintaining, sailing and - of course - enjoying your first boat. Topics covered include: Choice of boat; Insurance; Assessing (and costing) moorings and berths; Navigation and safety equipment; Domestic equipment (galley, bedding, clothing, etc); Navigation (including in fog); Manoeuvring in close spaces; Sources of weather information and forecasts; Responsibilities towards crew; Catering and cooking; Maintenance advice (daily tips, winterising, engine servicing, fitting out for spring, etc); Paperwork (including customs forms); Dealing with emergencies; and more. Filled with colour photos and diagrams throughout, this comprehensive guide is indispensable for new skippers who have learned to sail at a sailing school or on a friend's boat and are ready to take the next step.

Author : Bill Johnson
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408159132

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Reeds Crew Handbook by Bill Johnson Pdf

The Reeds Skipper's Handbook, now in its 6th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication 20 years ago. Now for the first time, here is the Reeds Crew Handbook for skippers to hand to new and aspiring crew. It will give them all the essential knowledge they need to undertake the tasks traditionally handled by crew aboard any size of yacht, including: - Steering (both with a tiller and a wheel) - Raising, dropping and reefing a sail - Boat handling (using tide, wind, etc) - Handling lines (throwing, coiling, lassoing, etc) - Tying up a boat on a pontoon and against a quay wall - Attaching bow and stern lines and springs - Handling an anchor - Using the radio - Basic first aid - Essential knots Presented in bite-sized topics in a very accessible and undaunting fashion, and packed with colour illustrations to guide crew through each task, the Reeds Crew Handbook will be a useful primer for new crew before going to sea, and a handy pocket-sized aide-memoire for experienced crew when under sail.

Author : Bill Johnson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472913067

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Reeds Ocean Handbook by Bill Johnson Pdf

An indispensable pocket guide for anyone planning an offshore passage or ocean crossing, as well as those studying for the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster qualification.

Author : Malcolm Pearson
Publisher : Adlard Coles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Boats and boating
ISBN : 0713683384

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Reeds Skipper's Handbook by Malcolm Pearson Pdf

This is an aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is a guide for beginners and a refresher for old hands.

Author : Barry Pickthall
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408192603

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Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook by Barry Pickthall Pdf

Most outboard motors will be troublesome at some point in their lives, but armed with the right knowledge a skipper needn't worry. The Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook is a compact, pocket-sized guide to finding solutions to all of the most common outboard problems, and many of the less common ones too. The perfect format for quick reference on board, this book will help skippers fix troublesome outboards themselves, or enable the skipper to do an emergency patch-up for a more serious problem until they can get back to port. Each topic addresses a particular problem, and gives clear step by step instructions with helpful colour photographs and diagrams showing exactly what to do. Straightforward and accessible, the Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook should be an essential part of any skipper's DIY toolkit - and perfect for slipping in the pocket.

Author : Barry Pickthall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408192573

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Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook by Barry Pickthall Pdf

Most diesel engines will develop a problem at some point in their lives, but armed with the right knowledge a skipper needn't worry. The Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook is a compact, pocket-sized guide to finding solutions to all of the most common engine problems, and many of the less common ones too. The perfect format for quick reference on board, this book will help skippers fix troublesome engines themselves, avoiding costly engineer fees if the problem is simple to sort out, or enabling an emergency patch-up for a more serious problem until they can get back to port. Each topic addresses a particular engine problem, and gives clear step by step instructions with helpful colour photographs and diagrams showing exactly what to do. Straightforward and accessible, the Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook should be an essential part of any skipper's DIY toolkit - and perfect for slipping in the pocket.

Author : Robert Avis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781472903358

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Superyacht Master by Robert Avis Pdf

Superyacht Master covers the requirements of the navigation and radar modules for the Officer of the Watch (Yachts) and the Master (Yachts) Certificates required for captains and crew of commercial yachts over 24m and under 3,000 tons. It is the only book written specifically for these modules and will be required reading for all those undertaking a deck career in the superyacht industry or in similar sized commercial craft. This book is intended for the next level of navigators after Yachtmaster and is an extension of the current series of very successful and highly regarded course instruction books available from Adlard Coles Nautical. 'At long last someone has written an in-depth reference manual on radar operation for the masters of large yachts. Every superyacht should have a copy on the bridge!' John Wyborn, Director, The Crew Training Centre, Antibes

Author : Jeff E. Toghill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Navigation
ISBN : 0589071653

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The Yachtsman's Navigation Manual by Jeff E. Toghill Pdf

Author : Jim Whippy
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408139523

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Reeds Knot Handbook by Jim Whippy Pdf

Part of the bestselling Reeds Skipper's Handbook series, this handy pocket guide presents the most useful knots and splices for onboard (and dockside) use. Each knot will have a double page spread with step by step photos plus a tying diagram, accompanied by carefully explained instructions on how to tie the knot plus its most appropriate uses (for example - is it strong enough not to stretch or slip? Will it untie quickly in an emergency? Can it be tied with all thicknesses and types of rope?) All boaters need a repertoire of reliable knots they can use almost without thinking about them - this book will act as a quick aide memoire, as well as providing novices with all the steps they need to master the most useful knots they will need on a regular basis when going to sea.

Author : Malcolm Pearson
Publisher : Thomas Reed Publications
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Yachting
ISBN : 090128159X

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Reed's Skipper's Handbook by Malcolm Pearson Pdf

Author : Ananya Mukherjee Reed
Publisher : Thomas Reed Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0947637176

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Reed's Log Book for Yachts by Ananya Mukherjee Reed Pdf

Author : Malcolm Pearson
Publisher : Thomas Reed Publications
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Yachting
ISBN : 0947637435

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Reed's Skipper's Handbook by Malcolm Pearson Pdf