Planning & carrying out a successful, safe & enjoyable passage is a real art, & this book covers the whole process, from planning before setting off to fine tuning once underway. This book shows how planning is about making the most of your time, your crew, & giving you the confidence to be more adventurous. Recent regulations issued by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency have also made passage planning a legal requirement for small boats, so now it`s not just good practice
- it`s something you have to do. Starting with the first glimmerings of an idea through to the safe arrival at the other end, this guide covers not just the initial preparation but also how to put it into practice, continuously adjusting the plans in response to changing conditions at sea
- all resulting in a safe, seamanlike & enjoyable voyage. Looking at day, offshore & ocean sailing, each part of the book covers:
- sources of information (eg weather & tides)
- creating the passage plan, taking into account capabilities & strength of the boat & crew
- preparing the boat, equipment, crew & skipper
- fine tuning whilst underway
- approaching the destination, & arrival
- dealing with emergencies With practical text, case studies, checklists, flow charts & photographs, this book gives readers the tools & confidence they need to carry out successful passages, wherever & whenever they might be.