
Master coastal outings with this illustrated guide for sail or powerboat navigation. Covers preparation, day/night trips, anchoring, and multi-day cruises.
Ideal for all skill levels.
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Your Essential Guide to Safe and Successful Coastal Boating
Planning a coastal trip by sail or motor? This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to mastering every aspect of a safe and enjoyable outing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced navigator, it provides step-by-step instructions tailored to real-world conditions, ensuring you’re prepared for anything the sea throws your way. From preparation to navigation and progression, this book covers it all—so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
Step-by-Step Guidance for Every Phase of Your Trip
Organized to follow the natural flow of a coastal excursion, this guide breaks down the process into three key sections: preparing for your trip, navigating safely, and advancing your skills. Learn how to plan your route, inspect your vessel, and anticipate weather conditions with precision. The book’s structured approach ensures you don’t miss a single detail, whether you're entering a busy harbor, managing unexpected challenges, or anchoring for the night.
Expert Advice for Day and Night Navigation
Navigating coastal waters requires skill and confidence, especially when conditions change. This guide offers practical tips for daytime navigation, including safe port entry and exit, as well as advanced techniques for nighttime or low-visibility sailing. Discover how to anchor securely, organize multi-day cruises, and handle emergencies with ease. With clear illustrations and concise explanations, even complex maneuvers become second nature.
Built for Boaters, by Boaters
Written by experienced sailors and illustrated for clarity, this guide is designed to be your trusted companion on the water. Its compact, durable format makes it easy to store on your boat or carry in your gear bag, ensuring it’s always within reach when you need it. Whether you're a solo sailor, a family, or a group of friends, this book is the key to unlocking safer, more enjoyable boating experiences.
This practical guide comes in a compact 13.5 x 21 cm paperback format, perfect for on-the-go reference. With 144 pages of expert advice, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, it’s designed to be both lightweight (0.306 kg) and durable. Published in 2021, it’s the ideal companion for navigators looking to enhance their skills in coastal boating, whether by sail or motor.
With decades of experience in maritime publishing, this publisher is a trusted name among boaters and sailing enthusiasts. Specializing in practical guides, manuals, and educational resources, their books are designed to equip navigators with the knowledge and confidence needed for safe and enjoyable outings. Each publication is crafted by experts in the field, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and real-world applicability.
The guide covers preparation (coastal navigation, boat setup), navigation (port entry/exit, daytime sailing, handling unexpected events, reaching destination), and progression (night sailing, reduced visibility, anchoring, multi-day coastal cruising).
Yes, it provides detailed instructions and illustrations for navigators using either sailboats or motorboats.
The guide contains 144 pages of illustrated content.
It features a sewn and glued softcover binding for durability.
The guide was published on February 19, 2021.
Yes, it includes detailed illustrations by Lorenzo Timon to support the step-by-step instructions.
No, this edition is only available in French.
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