Publisher's Synopsis
"Helmsman Guides" provide clear and highly illustrated information on all the most essential areas of owning and sailing a boat. With emphasis firmly on the practical and illustrated with detailed photographs and diagrams, the series will be ideal for the more novice sailor.;Aimed at those who wish to teach themselves sensible seamanship, this book is a refresher course for those who need to brush up their skills by practical work. Each discipline is explained and then set out as self-test exercises. Topics include chartwork, collision, electronic navigation techniques, regulations, compass, tides and cruise planning. Colin Jones is the author of "Electronic Navigation" and "Cruiser Management".
