Beschreibung:
Niger Calder is the author of Marine Diesel Engines (1987, 1991) and Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual (1989, 1995), the success of which has made him the most sought-after marine how-to writer in the U.S. and U.K. He has published more than 800 magazine articles in SAIL, Cruising World, Ocean Navigator, Yachting World, etc., and lectures on cruising to sell-out crowds. He is also the author of The Cruising Guide to The Northwest Caribbean (IM, 1991) and Cuba: A Cruising Guide (Imray, 1996). He will be testing his newest ideas with his family during a six-month cruise to the Caribbean and South America this winter.
Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions
Boat Handling Under Power--Bob SweetSail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill GladstoneUsing Nautical Charts--Bob SweetUsing GPS--Bob SweetUsing VHF and SSB Radios--Bob SweetRules of the Road and Running Light Patterns--Charlie WingKnots, Splices, and Line Handling--Charlie WingAnchoring--Peter NielsenOnboard Weather Forecasting--Bob SweetHeavy Weather Sailing--John RousmaniereDiesel Engine Care and Repair--Nigel CalderEmergencies On Board--John RousmaniereEmergency First Aid On Board--Richard Clinchy