Reeds 9-Language Handbook : The pocket dictionary for all sailors /: The pocket dictionary for all sailors. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bloomsbury Publishing.
• Authors: Bloomsbury Publishing,
• Contents: CONTENTSIntroduction 1 The boat Parts of the boat – yachts Parts of the boat – dinghies Parts of the boat – motorboats & RIBS Types of boat, including hull shapes & keels Boat construction – GRP, metal & ferro Boat construction – wooden boats Deck & deck gear Types of rig Parts of the rig Standing & running rigging Sail types Accommodation – generalAccommodation – galley Accommodation – nav area Accommodation – saloon 2 Under way Knots & splices Points of sail Setting sails & trim Manoeuvring under sail Heavy weather sailing Launching & retrieving boats Racing Manoeuvring under powerBerthing alongside & stern-to Mooring to a buoy Anchors & anchoringIn port/harbour Buying basic supplies Charts & chartwork Buoys Dangers Tides Navigation lights Weather Beaufort scale 3 Maintenance & repairs Essential tools Laying up & launching GRP boat maintenance Paint & varnish workWoodworking tools Wooden boat repairs Timber & metal types Metalwork Parts of the engine Engine checks & problems Engineer's toolbox & spares Props & shaft Outboards Steering Hydraulic steering Water systems Gas system Heating systems Electrical supply Electrician's toolbox & spares Winches Sail & rigging repairs 4 Emergencies Safety equipment Emergency problems Parts of the body Injuries & illness First aid kit 5 General reference Directions Clothing Numbers & times Countries & nationalities Weights & measures Index.
• Publisher Details: London : Reeds
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource (176 pages)
• Subjects: Boating; Motor / power boating & cruising; Language phrasebooks; Sports & Recreation -- Boating; Sports & Recreation -- Sailing; Sailing
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781472984951; 1472984951
• Related ISBNs: 9781472984944
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