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Powerboating: A Woman's Guide

Autor Sandy Lindsey
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 iul 2000
Discover Your Own Movable Island

Imagine yourself at the wheel of a portable paradise--out for a sunset cruise, or fishing, diving, and waterskiing with your friends and family. Millions of women are discovering both the calm solitude and fun-filled adventure that comes from powerboating. Now author Sandy Lindsey teaches you everything you need to know to experience the exceptional enjoyment that powerboating has in store for you.

Find the right boat and the best gear for you; Learn the best techniques for trailering, docking, and anchoring; Sharpen your navigation skills; Recognize and respond to changing weather conditions; Perform basic maintenance and repairs; Understand essential safety measures and what to do in an emergency

"The best way for women to learn just how much fun they can have boating is to get them out on the water. This book is like taking a fun and relaxed boat ride with Sandy along to show you how everything works."--Terry Dunagin, vice president, Boston Whaler

"This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn. . . . Women of all ages describe how they overcame obstacles, what they enjoyed most, or just how they felt about undertaking a new activity . . . extremely well done and appealing." --"Library Journal" (starred review)

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780071357029
ISBN-10: 0071357025
Pagini: 143
Ilustrații: 1
Dimensiuni: 188 x 234 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: McGraw Hill Education
Colecția International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Locul publicării:United States

Cuprins

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Women and Powerboating

A perfect fit for women

The rewards of powerboating

Women powerboaters and how they got started

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Learn before you cruise

What to expect the first time

Stepping aboard

Normal apprehension

Chapter 3: Getting Comfortable with Your Boat

The parts of a powerboat

How a powerboat moves through water

The basics of driving a powerboat

Types of powerboats

Chapter 4: Leaving the Dock and Returning

Anticipating your first powerboat cruise

Preparing the boat for departure

Casting off

Leaving the dock

Getting under way

Turning to port and starboard

Understanding prop walk

Going in reverse

Docking

Fending off and making fast

Knots for docking

Chapter 5: Weather and Navigation Basics

Weather forecasting basics

Tips to avoid being caught in a storm

What to do if you're caught in rough weather

Do I need a compass?

Using charts

GPS units and other electronic tools

Tides and currents

Navigation aids

Who has the right-of-way?

Lights at night

Speed limits

Chapter 6: Essential Equipment

Boat-buying basics

Choosing between a new and a used boat

What you really need on board

Communication afloat: why you need a VHF radio

Tools and spare parts

Anchors and anchoring

Clothing for more comfortable powerboating

Chapter 7: Trailering Your Powerboat

Trailer anatomy

Hitting the road

Backing up

Launching from the trailer

Retrieving the boat

Chapter 8: Safety and Comfort

Staying in touch

How do I use a VHF radio?

Required safety and emergency equipment

Fuel safety

What to do if something goes wrong

Crew overboard and what to do

EPIRBs and when to use them

Float plans and how to file them

First-aid equipment and knowing how to use it

Personal comfort

Chapter 9: Basic Maintenance and Minor Repairs

How to tell whether your powerboat is operating properly

Choosing a good mechanic

Minor repairs you can make yourself

Preventive maintenance

Chapter 10: Powerboating with Friends and Family

Sharing the joys of powerboating

Bringing the whole family

Taking vacations afloat and extended cruises

Further adventures

Chapter 11: Resources

Index