The Art of Seamanship: Evolving Skills, Exploring Oceans, and Handling Wind, Waves, and Weather

by Ralph Naranjo

Book Overview

Wind, waves, weather, and water demand the practiced art of seamanship

"Planning and reacting to the unanticipated are the flip sides of seamanship. This blending of pre-voyage preparedness with effective on-the-water response is learned rather than inherent--together they define the art of seamanship." -- Author RALPH NARANJO

Each time a sailboat casts off its docklines the sailor enters a marine realm that demands knowledge, preparedness,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071493425
• ISBN13: 9780071493420
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.7" x 10.9"