Life as a motor- or sailboat sailor could be so relaxing if everything just went as it should, but water sports enthusiasts often face difficulties. Problems lurk everywhere, and those who would want to keep their cool in every situation would need to feel at home with many sciences, but even if they were, not everyone can have a solution for everything. This is why seasoned sailor Hans Mhlbauer offers his many years of experience in this book. Mhlbauer discusses improving safety, functionality, and comfort and also offers many practical tips for everyday life on board including: lights and shade, sails and rigging, anchor and winch, tender and outboard, electronics and computers, safety and seamanship, luxury and comfort, supplies and waste, mooring and casting-off, boarding and going ashore, on-board technology and aids, skipper and crew. This handbook will add to the enjoyment and pleasure of every boater.