A manual of offshore racing seamanship and a textbook for sailors on how to become a useful crewmember in an offshore race. Contents: Forword. Introduction. Chapters entitled: – What Is a Crew? Joining Ship. At The Start. Deck Work. Theory of Sail. Headsail handling. Spinnaker handling. Watch-keeping, Navigation and Helming. Ropes and Anchors. Bad Weather and Emergencies. Whats Different about Offshore Racing?. Appendices: – Anti-Seasickness Drugs. B, Typical Joining Instructions. C. Pre-Race Checklists. D, Post-Race Checklist. E, The Beaufort Wind Scale. F, Glossary of Terms. G, Ten Commandments of Offshore Racing. Bibliograph
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