
Knots, Splices, and Line Handling
Captain's Quick Guides
Charlie Wing(Author)
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
Published on 16. June 2004
Book
Other book format
16 pages
978-0-07-142370-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book contains the essential information every boater needs - onboard and at your fingertips. On the water, when questions arise, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. "The Captain's QuickGuides" provide all the answers - fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated "QuickGuide" presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic. This on-the-spot reference is ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource. Designed for onboard quick reference each "QuickGuide" includes: 14 panels of concise information yet has a folded size of just 4" x 9"; hinged, laminated construction makes them durable and waterproof; carefully organized and richly illustrated in color for instant, easy answers; and, at-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations. This book is just right for tight quarters, where space is an issue.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Illustrations
45 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 109 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
64 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-142370-0 (9780071423700)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Charlie Wing earned his U.S. Coast Guard captain's license in the early 1990s. His frustration with available study guides led him to create Get Your Captain's License. A former Bowdoin College physics professor and research scientist for NASA, Wing has a reputation for demystifying complex topics.