Ropework, Knots and Bends - Manoeuvering for Sail and Engine - Anchor gear and Anchoring: "Illustrated Seamanship" - Manual of Ropework, Knots and Bends, Manoeuvering for Sail & Engine - Anchoring - Dedekam Design
 
 
 
 

 
A thorough guide to having fun and stayung safe on the water.

Ropework outlines the minimum level of knowlegde of knots, hitches, splicing among others.

Boat handling covers techniques for manoeuvering a yacht in harbours and confined
spaces under various wind and sea conditions.outlines the minimum level of knowlegde
of knots, hitches, splicing among others.

Anchoring provides the techniques and tips to anchor securely under any conditions.
 
 

Contents
Ropework Boat handling Anchoring
The basics
Clove-hitch
Bowline
Sheet bend
Reef knot
Stopper knots
Rolling hitch
Coiling ropes
Cleats
Whipping
Splicing
Lashings
Swigging
Winch handling
Making fast on a bollard
Various useful knots
Higwayman's hitch
Klemheist's knot
Prusik knot
The basics
The propeller
The rudder
Wind impact
The boat's turning curve
Going astern
Getting to know your boat
Turning the boat in confined spaces
Entering and leaving a berth
Coming alongside
Mooring
Using bow and stern springs
More about mooring
Tides
Springing the boat around a corner
More about slip lines
Currents
   
The basics
The anchor rode
Ground tackle
Fore deck arrangement
Anchoring techniques
Weighing anchor
Weighing anchor under sail
Using two anchors
using a dinghy
Scandinavian/Mediterranian moor
Anchoring examples
Hand signals
Riding sails
Breton moor
Anchoring from the stern
Jammed anchors
Mooring to rocks
Summary
   
 
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