| Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations for the Aspiring Professional Sailor Contributor(s): Chase, G. Andy (Author) |
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ISBN: 087033493X ISBN-13: 9780870334931 Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2009 Annotation: Initially created as a course curriculum for classes in sail vessel operations at the Maine Maritime Academy, this work has been developed to provide a firm foundation for men and women working toward earning U.S. Coast Guard licenses to operate auxiliary-powered sailing yachts and vessels. The book addresses seamanship aboard sailing vessels, relevant hydrodynamic and aerodynamic theory, basic and advanced sailing maneuvers, planning and managing for crew and vessel safety, meteorology for sailors, heavy-weather sailing, emergencies at sea, and vessel administration as related to Coast Guard regulations. Designed to accompany the sailor as a study guide and reference, the work in both theory and practice calls attention to the myriad critical elements of professional yacht and vessel management. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding - General |
| Dewey: 623.88 |
| LCCN: 97004133 |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.26" W x 9.25" (1.48 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Initially created as a course curriculum for classes in sail vessel operations at the Maine Maritime Academy, this work has been developed to provide a firm foundation for men and women working toward earning U.S. Coast Guard licenses to operate auxiliary-powered sailing yachts and vessels. The book addresses seamanship aboard sailing vessels, relevant hydrodynamic and aerodynamic theory, basic and advanced sailing maneuvers, planning and managing for crew and vessel safety, meteorology for sailors, heavy-weather sailing, emergencies at sea, and vessel administration as related to Coast Guard rules and regulations. Designed to accompany the sailor as a study guide and point of reference, the work, in both theory and practice, calls attention to the myriad constant and critical elements of professional yacht and vessel management. |