Reeds Storm Handbook

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How to survive rough weather

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

209 kr

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The essential pocket guide to preparing for and coping with storms and heavy weather conditions at sea.Sailing in high winds and large waves is a daunting prospect for almost all sailors. Preparation of boat and crew is the key to surviving a storm. This handy aid-memoire contains the essentials of how to prepare, what to expect and what to do if you encounter severe conditions at sea. Highly experienced sailor and former Commodore of Ocean Cruising Club, Martin Thomas describes the best tactics and techniques to use as the storm escalates, from shortening sail to running before the storm, as well as how and when to seek refuge. Should the vessel suffer a calamity, for instance a dismasting, man overboard or sinking, this book informs the skipper and crew how to manage any crisis.Each topic is broken down into digestible colour-coded sections and can be consulted in haste. There are succinct explanations and clear diagrams to help a crew survive if caught out in bad weather. This ideal quick-reference guide will boost your confidence and help you to be prepared.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-09-10
Mått100 x 160 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieReeds Handbooks
Antal sidor128
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781399423489

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Martin Thomas is the former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club, and is currently the Vice-Commodore of the Royal London Yacht Club. He was previously the Watch Officer on board the sail training schooner Sir Winston Churchill. A distinguished surgeon, he has written on topics of emergencies at sea and medical treatment for yachtsmen. He is the author of Reeds First Aid Handbook and the editor of Adlard Coles’ bestselling Heavy Weather Sailing 8th edition.

Introduction: preparation and anticipation 1 The BoatChoice of boat-Coastal voyages-Ocean passages-Shallow waters-High LatitudesBoat preparationThe vessel-Hull-Alarms-Companionway & washboards-Lockers-Hatches-Jackstays and tethers-Stowage-Bilge pumps-EngineRigging and sails -Removable inner forestay-Headsails and storm jib-Reefed mainsail-Trysail & deep reefed mainsailSafety Equipment-Liferaft-Lifejackets-Flares-Fire extinguishers-Man overboard retrievalDrogues-Single drogues-Series drogues-Drogue attachment points2 The CrewChoice of crewFoodWarmthWatch systemCrew quarters3 The VoyagePlanCharts & navigationWeather & forecastingCommunications4 When rough weather approachesThe boatThe crew5 Storm Tactics Apparent windWind and wavesLee shoreShortening sailSailing off the windHeaving-toLying a’ hullRunning before the stormSea anchorsDroguesChafe6 Seeking RefugeAnchoringMooringLying alongsideEntering harbour7 Calamities at SeaLoss of steeringCrew overboardDismastingFireCapsizeHoled vesselSinking vesselCalling for helpAbandoning shipGlossaryIndex

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