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Rousmaniere, John.

The Annapolis book of seamanship / by John Rousmaniere ; illustrated and designed by Mark Smith.

[2nd rev. ed.].

New York, N.Y. : Simon and Schuster, ©1989.

xiii, 402 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

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

Sailing.

Seamanship.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 390-392) and index.

1. Boat -- 2. Getting under way -- 3. Sail trim -- 4. Weather -- 5. Sail-handling gear and knots -- 6. Sailor's health -- 7. Personal safety -- 8. Rules of the road -- 9. Navigation aids -- 10. Magnetic compass -- 11. Plotting and position finding -- 12. Special piloting techniques -- 13. Electronic navigation and radiotelephones -- 14. Anchoring -- 15. Sailing in heavy weather -- 16. Emergencies -- 17. Equipment and maintenance -- 18. Traditions and courtesies. / Appendices : Required equipment -- Coast Guard and other boating organizations -- Cruising and racing -- Children and sailing.

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