Boat Handling Under Sail & Power

This book will help you handle your yacht smoothly, safely and without fuss. It explains the principles needed to master each situation, letting you work with your yacht rather than against her. Discover:

• How to assess your boat's individual handling characteristics
• How to read the wind and stream
• How to cope when the engine fails - and enjoy manoeuvring under sail
• How to recognise the impossible manoeuvre - and avoid attempting it
• How to cope with trick situations without a family row