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The Annapolis Book Of Seamanship: Fourth Edition
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Completely Revised And Updated To Address Changes In Technology And Safety Standards, This New Edition Is The Definitive Guide To The Art And Science Of Sailing.The Art Of Sailing, Maneuvering, And Preserving A Ship Or A Boat In All Positions And Under All Reasonable Circumstances. With The Addition Of The Words, And Some Unreasonable Circumstances, Too, This Definition Of Seamanship Is As Valid Today As When The First Edition Of This Book Was Published In 1983. The Aim Remains To Advise You The Sailor On Essential Gear, Skills, And Behavior That Enhance Your Pleasure And Safety.This Edition Of The Annapolis Book Of Seamanship Is An Extensive Update. Much Of The Text Is New Or Revised, And There Are Many New Photos. Throughout, The Book Stresses The Skills And Attitudes That Comprise What The Author Calls The Seamanship Ethos. The First Four Chapters Cover The Boat, Basic Sailing Skills, Sail Trim, And Weather, With The First Of Many Hands On Sections With Their Tips.The Topics Of Health (Including Seasickness) And On Board Safety Follow, With Lessons Learned From Onwater Tests And Studies Of Boating Accidents. We Look Closely At The Elements Of Piloting, Navigation, And Electronics, Including Digital Selective Calling, The Us Coast Guards Emergency Communication System.Moving On To The Arts Of Traditional Seamanshipanchoring, Heavy Weather, And Emergenciesthere Is Much On Modern Equipment And Skills, Again Based On Experience. The Book Ends With Boat Maintenance And The Traditions That Make Sailing The Beloved Pastime It Is. Appendixes Include Best Practices For Protecting The Marine Environment And Bringing Up Children Under Sail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship? A: The Annapolis Book of Seamanship focuses on the art and science of sailing, providing guidance on essential gear, skills, and behaviors that enhance sailing pleasure and safety.
- Q: Is this edition of the book updated with new information? A: Yes, the fourth edition is completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards in the sailing community.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship? A: The author of the book is John Rousmaniere.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was the fourth edition published? A: The fourth edition was published on January 7, 2014.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including basic sailing skills, sail trim, weather, piloting, navigation, electronics, traditional seamanship, safety, and boat maintenance.
- Q: Does the book provide tips for on-board safety? A: Yes, the book includes sections on health, safety, and lessons learned from boating accidents to enhance on-board safety.
- Q: Are there any hands-on activities included in the book? A: Yes, the book features 'Hands On' sections with practical tips to improve sailing skills.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is suitable for both novice and experienced sailors looking to improve their seamanship skills and knowledge.