Safety Preparations for Cruising
By Jeremy R. Hood
272 pp. 18 line drawings. 1997. Hardcover. $24.95
ISBN 1 57409 022 4
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Most sailors go to sea without a full understanding of the cruising lifestyle and its demands. Author Jeremy R. Hood utilizes his many years of personal experience to teach safety measures and prudent seamanship in order to better prepare would-be cruisers for potential risks and to familiarize them with possible solutions. After reading this book, any cruiser will possess increased self-reliance and an enhanced ability to minimize or resolve problems.
Hood begins with a discussion of general preparations, and then comprehensively covers subjects related to every facet of safe cruising. Topics include the structural integrity of the vessel and its potential for breakdowns, basic skills, dangerous situations, and more. Each chapter begins with a real-life experience that introduces the topic at hand, and concludes with a valuable checklist that summarizes the discussion and measures the strengths and weaknesses found in ourselves and our vessels.
“Very detailed and full of good information for cruisers.” —Latitudes & Attitudes
“…makes an excellent guide for buying and outfitting a seaworthy boat with appropriate gear.” —Dockside
“This primer on safety is essential for anyone thinking about [cruising], actually fitting out, or preparing for extended offshore cruising.” —Rhode Island Boating
“No sea-going novice should set off without first studying Safety Preparations for Cruising.” —Midwest Book Review
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Contents:
- Preparing Yourself
- Hull and Deck Construction
- Spars and Rigging
- Engines, Transmissions, and Propellers
- Steering
- Safety Below Decks
- Navigation
- Communications
- Safety Harnesses and Personal Flotation Devices
- Preparing for Heavy Weather
- Man Overboard
- Taking on Water
- Abandoning Ship
- Ground Tackle
- Running Aground
- Seasickness and Medical Emergencies
- Fire Safety
- Spares and Repairs
- Before You Set Off
- Bibliography
- Index
About the Author:
Jeremy R. Hood has sailed more than 30,000 ocean miles as skipper, including two Atlantic crossings. Born in England, he got his early sailing experience around the North Sea and in the English Channel. He now owns a yacht brokerage company, Blue Water Cruising, in Clear Lake Shores, Texas, and performs consulting services for offshore sailors. An experienced delivery skipper, he also teaches navigation and seamanship and lectures at Cruising World/West Marine "Safety at Sea" seminars.