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A yacht can seem a daunting place to a new crew. This book gives you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun.
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Going aboard a sailing yacht for the first time
is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit daunting. It introduces
you to many unknowns: terra firma is left behind, the boat is propelled
by something you can’t see (the wind), there are ropes everywhere and a
whole new vocabulary opens up!
Your skipper will brief you on the key things you need to know, but this book is a great opportunity to learn a bit beforehand which will give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more!
Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. Devised to be read by new crew before they arrive at the boat, it is also great to keep on board as a quick and easy reference guide.
Ideal for skippers to give to anyone joining them on board for the first time. As soon as a person steps aboard they are crewing: drawn into casting off, hoisting sails, winching and even steering. It’s impossible to cover everything in your briefing, so any knowledge they can gain beforehand is a blessing and will make your yacht a happier, safer place for everyone.
Additional chapters covering spinnaker handling are available online and in the eBook.
"The book delivers on its promises of providing the basics to crew on a boat, keep safe and have fun… Throughout there are excellent diagrams and clear colour photographs to illustrate the text”
Cruising Association
"This book would be a great one to have on board and to share with potential first-time crew prior to departure… It is a virtual Competent Crew course in a pocketsize offering.”
Moody Owners’ Association
“Tim Davison has drawn on his well of knowledge, using it to ensure the newbie's apprehension is put to rest quickly. It is a book that will surely allow the newcomer to become a competent, confident crew; and even the 'old hands' may do well to reacquaint themselves with some of the advice on offer.”
Sailing Magazine
“A useful ready-reckoner.”
Yachting Monthly
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Your skipper will brief you on the key things you need to know, but this book is a great opportunity to learn a bit beforehand which will give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more!
Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. Devised to be read by new crew before they arrive at the boat, it is also great to keep on board as a quick and easy reference guide.
Ideal for skippers to give to anyone joining them on board for the first time. As soon as a person steps aboard they are crewing: drawn into casting off, hoisting sails, winching and even steering. It’s impossible to cover everything in your briefing, so any knowledge they can gain beforehand is a blessing and will make your yacht a happier, safer place for everyone.
Additional chapters covering spinnaker handling are available online and in the eBook.
"The book delivers on its promises of providing the basics to crew on a boat, keep safe and have fun… Throughout there are excellent diagrams and clear colour photographs to illustrate the text”
Cruising Association
"This book would be a great one to have on board and to share with potential first-time crew prior to departure… It is a virtual Competent Crew course in a pocketsize offering.”
Moody Owners’ Association
“Tim Davison has drawn on his well of knowledge, using it to ensure the newbie's apprehension is put to rest quickly. It is a book that will surely allow the newcomer to become a competent, confident crew; and even the 'old hands' may do well to reacquaint themselves with some of the advice on offer.”
Sailing Magazine
“A useful ready-reckoner.”
Yachting Monthly
Read Less
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UK Standard Delivery – Usually 2-3 days
UK Next Day Special Delivery – Next day before 1pm (Sundays Excluded)
UK Express Courier – Next working day before 5pm
Ireland Express Courier – Next working day before 5pm
Europe Economy Courier – Usually 5-7 days
Europe Express Courier – Usually 1-2 days
Worldwide Express Courier – Usually 2-5 days depending on your exact location
If you live in a remote area, a ‘remote area surcharge’ may be applicable when booking your order on with a courier service for dispatch. A remote area surcharge is an additional fee that is added by a courier service for delivery to a remote location. We will always contact you about this should it ever happen, as it is not a fee that applies during the checkout phase of the online ordering process, but you will be expected to pay it should you wish to receive your order.
Orders placed with us will be dispatched within one to two working days. Dispatch is dependent upon the time when the order is received and provided that all goods ordered are immediately available. If any items are temporarily out of stock, we will endeavour to dispatch the complete order within 7 working days. We always endeavour to ship complete orders and try our best not to ship part orders as a general rule, but on occasion this rule may have grounds for it to be broken due to the varying nature of orders received. We will always try our best to communicate the status of your order should any issue arise that we feel you need to be made aware of.
