This is a book for all crews contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world, whether racing or cruising, giving a clear message of the sort of preparations necessary. It brings a welter of advice on parachute sea anchors, and drogues, a treatise on every sick remedy known to man, a pertinent blue print for those in command and a chance to upgrade one's meteorological skill.
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This is a book for all crews contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world, whether racing or cruising, giving a clear message of the sort of preparations necessary. It brings a welter of advice on parachute sea anchors, and drogues, a treatise on every sick remedy known to man, a pertinent blue print for those in command and a chance to upgrade one's meteorological skill.
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Add this copy of Heavy Weather Sailing to cart. $6.90, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by Coles.
Add this copy of Heavy Weather Sailing to cart. $6.90, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by Coles.
Add this copy of Heavy Weather Sailing to cart. $13.93, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1967 by Adlard Coles Ltd.
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Good. No jacket. Some dirty marks and shelf wear on cover and small knocks on corners. Also light foxing on outer edges of pages but content is fine. 304 p. 28pl.55d.
Add this copy of Heavy Weather Sailing to cart. $24.37, very good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1967 by Adlard Coles Ltd.
Although this is still considered the "bible" for heavy weather sailing it is very dated and concentrated overly on the weather forecasting aspects rather than sailing techniques.
dbmullin
Jan 10, 2012
Interesting and Informative
Gives you a good idea of what to try and what not to try in heavy weather. Interesting stories of actual events with analysis of the results with suggestions for other tactics that may have been employed in the situation.
Jamie R
Jun 23, 2011
For the sailor who can hold his cookies
This is one of those books you need when you are out there with the elements. Learn how to handle yourself and the boat and survive a storm...
Alan F
Aug 19, 2010
Classic book for sailors
Bought to replace a copy lent but not returned. An essential work for any sailor's bookshelf.
