Powerboating: The RIB and Sportsboat Handbook - Softcover

White, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1898660735 ISBN 13: 9781898660736

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

Powerboats are the ideal way of getting about on the water and can also be used for a host of applications, such as water–skiing, rescue, fishing or diving.

This book explains how to look after your boat and its engine, launch and manoeuvre, navigate and get back home safely.

Powerboating is the perfect companion to the RYA National Powerboat Scheme.

About this title

About the Author

Peter White runs Seafever International Ltd, a mobile teaching unit for powerboat training in the UK and abroad.  He is an expert in boat handling in all conditions, but his main love is training beginners.  In addition he regularly trains instructors and runs course for Harbourmasters, the Police, Fire Brigade and Environmental Health staff.  He is responsible for Honda (UK) marine training, and is a member of the Academy of Experts.

From the Back Cover

This book opens up a whole new world: powerboating.

RIBS and sportsboats are sheer excitement. They are fun to use because they′re fast and manoeuvrable, and are highly adaptable – they can be used for waterskiing, fishing, diving, rescue, commercial work or simply getting around on the water.

With this book, a boat and a trailer, the waters of the world are yours to explore.

• Choosing a boat and engine
• Launching and recovery
• Manoeuvres
• Safety and First Aid
• Tides, charts and rules of the road
• Passage making
• Mooring, docking and anchoring
• Engine troubleshooting

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1898660735
• ISBN 13: 9781898660736
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 128