The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: 2nd Edition, Revised
by John Rousmaniere
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Author: John RousmaniereEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1989-05-15
ISBN: 0671674471
Number of pages: 402
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Summary of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: 2nd Edition, Revised
Expanded, updated bible of sailing. New sections on celestial navigation, cruising with children, safety, traditions, more. Standard reference for sailing schools, pleasure sailors. 250 line drawings.First launched in 1983, Annapolis remains the sailor's bible, a comprehensive chapter and verse guide to all aspects of seamanship from the simplest ABC's to the most advanced skills and latest electronics. And while much of the original edition has been left in dry dock to make way for the many changes on the water since 1983--like multihull vessels, satellite tracking, and the reality that while all ships remain "she," there is no longer the assumption that it's a "he" at the helm--Rousmaniere still emphasizes what he's stressed from the first tack: the importance of mastering sailing's fundamentals. This means knowing every inch of your boat and how to handle her, understanding the importance of safety on the seas and preparing for all emergencies, reading the weather, learning to navigate, knowing essential boat maintenance, and being aware of the traditions every sailor steps into whenever he or she sticks feet in a pair of topsiders. Clearly organized and presented, cleanly and smoothly written (given how much technical information he presents, Rousmaniere's prose is blessedly jargon-free), and thoroughly illustrated with photos and drawings, Annapolis is as essential as a good wind, perhaps the one volume no sailor should leave port without. --Jeff Silverman
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