Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power: Design, Gear, and Tactics for Coastal and Offshore Waters

by Roger Marshall

Overview

Written by an accomplished naval architect, this book shows the average boater how to safely weather the fiercest storm. Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power arms readers with the knowledge they need to select and modify a boat for heavy weather; understand, track, and evade storm systems; and prepare for a storm in harbor, coastal waters, and offshore. It offers ocean-tested heavy-weather techniques for both sailboats and powerboats, practical advice on surviving worst-case scenarios, and decision-making exercises that can save lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071491013
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date:	06/27/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	67 MB
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About the Author

Roger Marshall is the technical editor for Soundings and the author of 12 yachting books. An accomplished sailor, he has competed at all levels of racing, including Admiral's Cup and Fastnet races.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Understanding the Weather

Sources of Weather Information

Highs, Lows, and Fronts

Clouds

Deck-Level Forecasting

Non-Tropical Rotational Storms

Thunderstorms

Tropical Storms

Chapter 2 Waves

Wind-Generated Waves

Rough-Weather Seas

Other Wave Factors

Strategies for Big Waves

Chapter 3 Confidence Starts with a Good Boat

Hull Construction

Heavy-Weather Hulls: Sailboats

Heavy-Weather Hulls: Powerboats

Sailboat and Powerboat Stability 77

Designing for Heavy Weather Below Deck

Designing for Heavy Weather On Deck

The Mast and Rigging

The Engine Compartment

The Steering System

Chapter 4 Stormproofing Your Boat

Preparing the Deck and Deck Equipment

Preparing the Rig

Preparing Engines and Mechanical Gear

Preparing the Electrical System

Preparations Inside the Boat

Miscellaneous Equipment

Emergency Repair Gear

Radar Reflectors

Final Thoughts

Chapter 5 Storm Sails

Headsails

The Mainsail

Powerboat Steadying Sails

Additional Thoughts on Storm Sails

Chapter 6 Preparing for a Storm in Harbor

The Plan

Putting Your Plan into Operation

What About the Lines?

Chapter 7 Preparing for Rough Weather at Sea

Preparing to Go Offshore

Setting Watches

Sailing at Night

Everyday Practice Makes It Easier to Weather a Storm

Going Aloft

Preparing for a Cold Front

Chapter 8 Heavy-Weather Techniques

Carrying On

The Passive Approach

Running Off

Chapter 9 Keeping Your Crew Safe

Personal Gear

Man Overboard

If Your Boat Is in Trouble

Hypothermia: Why It Can Be Deadly

Seasickness

Children in Rough Weather

Surviving a Panic Attack

Chapter 10 Damage Control

Tools

Repair Materials

On-Deck Problems

Sail Repairs

Mast Failure

Engine Problems

Propeller Problems

Propeller Shaft and Related Problems

Steering Failure

Hull Damage

Make an Emergency Plan

Keel Failure

Chapter 11 For Those in Peril on the Sea

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

VHF Radio Distress Calls

Beyond VHF

Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)

When You Need Help in U.S. Waters

More on the RNU

Pay for Rescue?

Appendix: U.S. Coast Guard Dewatering Pump

Instructions

Acknowledgments

Index