Auxiliary Sail Vessel
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (630 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 087033493X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book covers a lot of important territory. It fills a long-standing void in existing nautical science literature. The same goes for the fluid dynamics and gravitational physics of hull rudder, seemingly simple, yet it kicks back on you at strange times. Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations provides a solid introduction to the fundamental principles and practices necessary to successfully work in today's commercial sailing industry. Peg BrandonDespite its academic-sounding title, this book, written as a textbook for a class taught by Capt. In its 316 pages there is enough information to satisfy the curiosity of even the saltiest of sea dogs. Despite its rather formal title, it is a surprisingly accessible second-level step to understanding just what it is you do when you are sailing. Most folks brought up under sail just know how the wind operates on a sail during a t
For anyone with a serious interest in sailing Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations For The Aspiring Professional Sailor by G. Andy Chase is a no-nonsense, technically comprehensive and detailed "how-to" instructional and reference manual that covers sail vessel operations in extensive depth and detail. Individual chapters instruct the reader in trim and balance, basic sail maneuvers, keeping the ship stable, rules and regulations, and much more. A core addition to any Nautical Studies reference collection, Auxiliary Sail Ves. "The Industry Standard Book, Period" pride2capt@aol.com Capt. Chase has used all his well founded resources to pull together and create a book inwhich any person who is involved in the Tall Ship industry should get their hands on! This book is well researched and laid out so the young sailor, hardened seasoned professional or the educator can use this book on a daily basis. I highly recommend this Book!
The book addresses seamanship aboard sailing vessels, relevant hydrodynamic and aerodynamic theory, basic and advanced sailing maneuvers, planning and managing for crew and vessel safety, meteorology for sailors, heavy-weather sailing, emergencies at sea, and vessel administration as related to Coast Guard regulations.Designed to accompany the sailor as a study guide and reference, the work in both theory and practice calls attention to the myriad critical elements of professional yacht and vessel management.. Initially created as a course curriculum for classes in sail vessel operations at the Maine Maritime Academy, this work has been developed to provide a firm foundation for men and women working toward earning U.S. Coast Guard licenses to operate auxiliary-powered sailing yachts and vessels
. Andy Chase is a professor of marinetransportation at his alma mater, Maine Maritime Academy, and holds anunlimited masters license for power vessels and a 1600-ton license for sailingvessels. G