Cockpit Companion
2nd Edition
Published on 24. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-909911-20-8 (ISBN)
Description
A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water aide memoire of everything the skipper and crew need to know - or find out quickly - when cruising: from lights, shapes and sound signals to knots, ropes and engine troubleshooting. With diagrams and illustrations throughout, this quick reference guide will help to keep you safe when out at sea.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a very handy pocket reference booklet that gives a potted account of numerous topics. It's a concise 'distillation' of information. The diagrams are clear, particularly lights displayed or seen at night; so much better than a written description. A jolly good reminder, or a simple learning guide, whichever is required, and deserves a place on any cruiser's shelf." (Yachting Monthly)"An excellent quick reference." (Sailing Magazine)
"Not only a perfect companion for the cockpit, it would be a great booklet for anyone undertaking an RYA theory course." (Motorboat Owner)
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
Illustrations
182 Diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 80 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
51 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-909911-20-8 (9781909911208)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Basil Mosenthal
The Cockpit Companion
Book
06/2004
2nd Edition
Fernhurst Books
€29.89
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Person
Basil Mosenthal has sailed extensively in all the oceans of the world. After serving in the Royal Navy, where he was able to race offshore extensively, Basil became a partner in one of the first yacht delivery firms in the USA, and after many thousands of miles sailing, he became a consultant in the management of large yachts. He has written many books about sailing, including Fernhurst Books' best-selling Cockpit Companion and popular New Crew's Companion.
Content
2 Getting Ready For Sea 3 Rules Of The Road 6 Lights 10 Shapes 11 Sound Signals 12 Buoyage 14 Flags 16 Knots 17 Ropes 18 Tides 20 Engine Troubleshooting 22 Safety 23 Distress Calls 24 Beaufort Wind Scale