Table of Contents

Introduction; PART 1: THE ROLE OF THE SKIPPER: Assessing the boat' Handling the crew' Shipboard routines' Preparing for sea' Forecasting the weather; PART 2: HANDLING THE BOAT: Handling under sail, Handling under power' Berthing alongside, Anchoring & mooring, A day sail; PART 3: MAKING A PASSAGE: Planning the passage, Navigation on passage, Watchkeeping routines, Heavy weather, An offshore cruise

About the Author

John Mellor spent five years as a Royal Navy Officer, then 20 years as a professional yacht skipper - interspersed with spells as a sailing school manager, navigation instructor and trawler skipper. He now writes full time and sails for pleasure, mainly on traditional vessels.