seamanship

A comprehensive overview of boating skills and seamanship that covers selecting a boat, equipment, rule of the nautical road, inland boating, safety, navigation, knots, weather, and other related topics; and includes chapter reviews with practice questions.

A reference guide to boat handling and seamanship, covering boating basics, safety, anchoring, tides and currents, piloting and navigation, electronic equipment, boating customs and organizations, and other topics; and including illustrations and examples, and a glossary.

On dust jacket: The definitive guide to sailing--from piloting and navigation aids to pleasure cruising and heavy weather sailing--based on ... the sailing program of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis.

Describes sailing terminology, basic navigation, and on-the-water instruction for small boat sailing.

A definitive guide to the art and science of sailing boats of all types and sizes in all kinds of weather.

The world's largest sailing school offers the techniques it has perfected to help beginners become skilled sailors.