Descrizione
This thoroughly modern take on an essential skill for anyone going to sea concentrates on the tackle needed forall types and sizes of boat, explainsmanual and hydraulic systems for handling anchorsand demonstrates with helpful photos and diagramssafe and efficient anchoring techniques in all conditions– wind, strong tide, shallow water, rocky bottoms and deep bays – all of which require particular techniques that are covered in detail to help the reader develop effective skills.
Once considered something of a black art, anchoring is coming back into vogue asa free alternative to paying costly marina feesto berth overnight. Being competent and confident at anchoring offshore also allows boaters to anchor off a peaceful beach, providing the ideal opportunity for the family to go swimming from the boat, fish or just row round – a better distraction for the kids than searching the marina for an Internet café.
Withdetailed diagrams and instructive photographsof bothsail and power boatsof all sizes under anchor, this helpful guide takes the reader step-by-step through the entire anchoring process in a clear and helpful way.
Edition: 2011
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