Overview

Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. “The art of sailing, maneuvering, and preserving a ship or a boat in all positions and under all reasonable circumstances.” With the addition of the words, “and some unreasonable circumstances, too,” this definition of “seamanship” is as valid today as when the first edition of this book was published in 1983. The aim remains to advise you the sailor on essential gear, skills, and behavior that enhance your pleasure and safety. This edition of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is an extensive update. Much of the text is new or revised, and there are many new photos. Throughout, the book stresses the skills and attitudes that comprise what the author calls “The Seamanship Ethos.” The first four chapters cover the boat, basic sailing skills, sail trim, and weather, with the first of many “Hands On” sections with their tips. The topics of health (including seasickness) and on board safety follow, with lessons learned from on-water tests and studies of boating accidents. We look closely at the elements of piloting, navigation, and electronics, including Digital Selective Calling, the US Coast Guard’s emergency communication system. Moving on to the arts of traditional seamanship—anchoring, heavy weather, and emergencies—there is much on modern equipment and skills, again based on experience. The book ends with boat maintenance and the traditions that make sailing the beloved pastime it is. Appendixes include best practices for protecting the marine environment and bringing up children under sail.

Full Product Details

Author:   John Rousmaniere ,  Mark Smith
Publisher:   Simon & Schuster
Imprint:   Simon & Schuster
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.340kg
ISBN:  

9781451650198

ISBN 10:   1451650191
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   16 January 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Preface New in This Edition Seamanship and Romance Chapter 1: The Boat The Parts of a Boat Bending on Sails How Boats Work Boat Dimensions The Lines Plan Boat Selection Multihulls Construction Materials The Rig Traditional Rigs Sail Furling Chapter 2: Getting Under Way The Points of Sail True Wind and Apparent Wind Basic Sail Trimming Changing Tacks Stopping the Boat Personal and Boat Preparations Getting Going Boat-Handling Drills Rules of the Road Coming Back In Maneuvering Under Power Tips for Better Boat Handling Chapter 3: Sail Trim Sail Controls Sail Materials and Design Sail Types Sail Shape Determining Wind Direction Sail Trim in Light to Moderate Conditions Depowering in Fresh and Strong Winds How Boats Balance Boat-Handling Drills How to Measure Weather Helm Upwind Sailing Techniques Downwind Sailing Techniques The Spinnaker The Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sail Care and Repair Chapter 4: Weather The Daily Weather Cycle The Prevailing Southwest Wind The Thermal Effect Trade Winds Highs and Lows Fronts Low-Pressure Systems A Classic Storm Squalls Fog Weather Forecasting Weather Signs and Sayings Waves and Tides How Hard Is It Really Blowing? Chapter 5: Sail-Handling Gear and Knots Line and Rope Line Wire Rope Line Maintenance Knots The Preventer, Vang, and Topping Lift Cleats Blocks, Tackles, and Shackles Winches Chapter 6: The Sailor's Health Roles on Board Clothing Foul-Weather Gear Medical Problems First Aid Chapter 7: Personal Safety Life Jackets Staying on Board Safety Harnesses Crew-Overboard Rescue The Lifesling System Chapter 8: Rules of the Road The Rules in Summary Navigation Lights Maneuvering in Collision Situations Chapter 9: Navigation Aids Buoys Lighthouses Charts Other Publications Chapter 10: The Magnetic Compass parMagnetic North and the First Compass Magnetic North and True North Variation Parts of the Compass Compass Types Deviation Correcting Compass Error Chapter 11: Plotting and Position Finding A Navigator's Tools Magnetic or True? The Log Book and SOP The DR Setting the Course The EP and LOP The Fix The Running Fix Indirect Courses Review Quiz Chapter 12: Special Piloting Techniques Position Finding with One Aid: Distance-Off Danger Bearings and Circles Piloting with Soundings Tide and Current Guidelines for Safe Piloting Introduction to Celestial Navigation Review Quiz Chapter 13: Electronic Navigation and Radiotelephones Radio Direction Finder (RDF) Loran-C Global Positioning System (GPS) Radar Radiotelephones Chapter 14: Anchoring Ground Tackle How to Anchor Kedging-Off Weighing Anchor Chapter 15: Sailing in Heavy Weather Crew Preparation Shortening Sail Boat Handling Squalls Gales Chapter 16: Emergencies Preparation Running Aground Towing Steering Failure Dismasting Capsize Life Rafts Leaks and Sinking Fire Distress Signaling Evacuation Chapter 17: Equipment and Maintenance Running Rigging Stays and Their Equipment Going Aloft The Hull and Interior The Engine Winterizing Tools, Tape, and Lubricants Chapter 18: Traditions and Courtesies Under Way Flag Etiquette Clothing Yachting History Sailing Today Appendix I: Required Equipment Appendix II: The Coast Guard and Other Boating Organizations Appendix III: Cruising and Racing Appendix IV: Children and Sailing Glossary of Sailing Terms A Sailor's Library Index Review Quiz Answers Acknowledgments and Credits

Reviews

There is no other book as comprehensive or as readable as The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, and this 4th edition sets a new benchmark. Completely revised sections, including safety, heavy weather, electronics, health, emergencies and more, make the book more than 50% new. This is the one book that should be on every sailor's bookshelf. --Chris Caswell editor of CharterSavvy, author Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told

“The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is an essential book for every mariner, and a must-read reference for every seasoned or first-time sailor. I keep one copy at home and another on my boat. Every topic is easy to find, and the graphics and pictures are extremely helpful. John has had a remarkable career as a top small boat sailor, blue water racer, and adventure cruiser and is one of America's most acclaimed experts on safety at sea.” -- Gary Jobson “There is no other book as comprehensive or as readable as The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, and this 4th edition sets a new benchmark. Completely revised sections, including safety, heavy weather, electronics, health, emergencies and more, make the book more than 50% new. This is the one book that should be on every sailor’s bookshelf.” -- Chris Caswell * editor of CharterSavvy,author Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told * “Since the first edition, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has been the definitive source for sailing and seamanship. The new 4th edition brings this essential reference up to date with the latest in equipment and sailing technique. There is nothing else like it. Clear and concise, yet complete; The Annapolis Book of Seamanship covers this vast topic with a clarity in organization, language, and presentation to allow thorough understanding, and with enough depth and detail to provide real substance. This is the book I go to, and the one I recommend to sailors of every experience level.” -- Bill Gladstone * Director, North U, co-author The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship *

Chuck Hawley West Marine Products The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is thorough, well written, and nicely illustrated. Not just a repeat of tired old sailing methods of thirty years ago, it integrates the classic techniques (storm tactics. navigation) with the modern (Crew Overboard Recovery, modern anchors, and electronics). I highly recommend this book and encourage anyone to buy it if they want to improve their sailing skills.

Author Information

John Rousmaniere, a devoted sailor since youth, has some 40,000 miles of blue water behind him, including ocean passages, nine Newport–Bermuda Races, and other major races in small and big boats. In 2013 the US Sailing Association honored Rousmaniere’s work in boating education, including The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, by presenting him with its Timothea Larr Award, which recognizes “a person whose vision and guidance have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of sailor education in the United States.” He has spoken at more than 100 safety seminars and clinics across North America and served on the Safety-at-Sea Committees of US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, and review panels of boating accidents. He is a member of the Cruising Club of America, the New York Yacht Club, and US Sailing, and serves on the selection committees of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. He coordinated the US Sailing Association’s Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal program, which recognizes mariners who make rescues. John’s videos include The Annapolis Book of Seamanship DVD Series. In 2014 Mystic Seaport presented him its W.P. Stephens Award for contributions to yachting history. Rousmaniere is a chronicler of the pastime he loves. He has written books about sailing history, yacht design, the America’s Cup, maritime photography, and storms. His book Fastnet, Force 10 was hailed as “A narrative worthy of the best sea literature.” Stuart Woods said about After the Storm, “No one writes about the violence of the sea better than John Rousmaniere.” Descended from a French soldier who fought in the American Revolution, Rousmaniere lives in New York City with his wife, Leah Ruth Robinson. He takes special pleasure racing in classic wooden boats, cruising across the Gulf Stream in more modern ones, and exploring marshes with his grandchildren in a small catboat.

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