The OffshoManual

ISBN: 9781408157282 出版年：2013 页码：176 Stuart Quarrie Bloomsbury Publishing

Success in any yacht race depends to a large degree on the ability of the crew to perform any boat-handling manoeuvre faultlessly and speedily. This book explains the evolution of just about every situation that is likely to be encountered during a race at seappraised with an overview of the sequentake place and its objective, then the task of eais explained for the preparation, operation and completion. Photographs and illustrations clarify what are often complex situations.The position of every crew membeto helmsman, is examined and the area of responsibility for each clearly laid out. Desirable physical and mental attributes are discussed along with practical advice on improvements to technique.Other chapters cover watch-keeping systems, heavy weather, sail trim and set-up for racing. It is a book written for eithage and at any level of experience who wish to perfect the complexities of creating and being part of an offshore race-winning team.