Stella & Rose's Books

Front cover

Contents

• Introduction to sailing - Bob Bond - The pioneers of cruising; From workboats to playboats
• Know your boat - Halsey C. Hereshoff - Anatomy of a boat; Fibreglass construction; Wooden construction; Metal construction; Standing rigging; Running rigging
• Wind and sail - John Oakeley - Choosing sails; Sailing dynamics; Setting the sails; Close-hauled; Before the wind; Handling spinnakers; Light-weather sailing; Reefing for heavy weather; Riding out a storm; Leisurely cruising
• Cruising - Geoff Hales - Choosing a cruiser; Layouts below decks; The galley; Personal security; Staying warm and dry;
• Planning a passage
• The cruising grounds - Northern Europe; The Mediterranean; The Caribbean; USA: The East Coast; USA: The West Coast; The Great Lakes; Australasia
• Arrivals and departures - Bob Bond - Successful mooring; The different moorings; A choice of anchor; Foredeck fittings; How to anchor; Two anchors for security; Anchoring emergencies
• Ropes and knots - Bob Bond - The range of ropes; The important knots; How to handle rope; Splices and eyes; Whipping and seizing techniques
• Auxiliary power - Colin Mudie - Choosing an engine; How much power?; Engine installations; Handling under power
• Navigation - Michael Richey - Reading the compass; Confirming where you are; Plotting a chart; The language of charts; Sounding the depths; Timing the tides; Logging your speed; The reason for Radar; Radio direction-finding; Buoyage systems; Navigating by the stars; Collision regulations; Electronic and satellite navigation
• Reading the weather - Ann Welch - Weather patterns; Interpreting the forecast; The visual clues
• Safety at sea - Bob Bond - Equipping for safety; Signalling for help; Recovering a man overboard; Steering failures; Rigging failures; Fire hazards; Abandoning ship; Survival in the water; Medical emergencies
• The great races - Robin Knox-Johnston - Rules of the sport; The America's Cup; SORC, The Onion Patch and Bermuda; The Southern Cross Series; The Admiral's Cup Series; The Single-handed Transatlantic; Round Britain and Ireland; Round the World
• Care and repair - Geoff Hales - Hulls; Seacocks and skin fittings; Decks; Standing rigging; Running rigging; Sailas; Engines; Electrics; Tools; Paint; Below decks
• Boats and the law - David Johnston - Boats and the law
• Facts and figures
• Glossary
• Index
• Acknowledgements