Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power Design, Gear, and Tactics for Coastal and Offshore Waters

by Marshall, Roger

• ISBN13: 9780071398701
• ISBN10: 0071398708
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-06-26
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Summary

Written by an accomplished naval architect, this book shows the average boater how to safely weather the fiercest storm.Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Powerarms readers with the knowledge they need to select and modify a boat for heavy weather; understand, track, and evade storm systems; and prepare for a storm in harbor, coastal waters, and offshore. It offers ocean-tested heavy-weather techniques for both sailboats and powerboats, practical advice on surviving worst-case scenarios, and decision-making exercises that can save lives.

Author Biography

Roger Marshall is the technical editor for Soundings and the author of 12 yachting books. An accomplished sailor, he has competed at all levels of racing, including Admiral's Cup and Fastnet races.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(2)
Understanding the Weather	3	(36)
Sources of Weather Information	4	(1)
Highs, Lows, and Fronts	5	(11)
Clouds	16	(3)
Deck-Level Forecasting	19	(3)
Non-Tropical Rotational Storms	22	(1)
Thunderstorms	23	(4)
Tropical Storms	27	(12)
Waves	39	(15)
Wind-Generated Waves	40	(4)
Rough-Weather Seas	44	(4)
Other Wave Factors	48	(3)
Strategies for Big Waves	51	(3)
Confidence Starts with a Good Boat	54	(49)
Hull Construction	55	(1)
Heavy-Weather Hulls: Sailboats	56	(7)
Heavy-Weather Hulls: Powerboats	63	(14)
Sailboat and Powerboat Stability	77	(8)
Designing for Heavy Weather Below Deck	85	(3)
Designing for Heavy Weather On Deck	88	(7)
The Mast and Rigging	95	(1)
The Engine Compartment	95	(3)
The Steering System	98	(5)
Stromproofing Your Boat	103	(32)
Preparing the Deck and Deck Equipment	104	(11)
Preparing the Rig	115	(3)
Preparing Engines and Mechanical Gear	118	(3)
Preparing the Electrical System	121	(2)
Preparations Inside the Boat	123	(5)
Miscellaneous Equipment	128	(1)
Emergency Repair Gear	129	(1)
Radar Reflectors	130	(3)
Final Thoughts	133	(2)
Storm Sails	135	(12)
Headsails	136	(6)
The Mainsail	142	(4)
Powerboat Steadying Sails	146	(1)
Additional Thoughts on Storm Sails	146	(1)
Preparing for a Storm in Harbor	147	(18)
The Plan	147	(2)
Putting Your Plan into Operation	149	(14)
What About the Lines?	163	(2)
Preparing for Rough Weather at Sea	165	(22)
Preparing to Go Offshore	166	(4)
Setting Watches	170	(1)
Sailing at Night	171	(4)
Everyday Practice Makes It Easier to Weather a Storm	175	(3)
Going Aloft	178	(4)
Preparing for a Cold Front	182	(5)
Heavy-Weather Techniques	187	(27)
Carrying On	188	(14)
The Passive Approach	202	(5)
Running Off	207	(7)
Keeping Your Crew Safe	214	(40)
Personal Gear	214	(8)
Man Overboard	222	(15)
If Your Boat Is in Trouble	237	(11)
Hypothermia: Why It Can Be Deadly	248	(1)
Seasickness	249	(1)
Children in Rough Weather	250	(1)
Surviving a Panic Attack	251	(3)
Damage Control	254	(21)
Tools	255	(2)
Repair Materials	257	(1)
On-Deck Problems	258	(1)
Sail Repairs	259	(4)
Mast Failure	263	(1)
Engine Problems	264	(1)
Propeller Problems	265	(1)
Propeller Shaft and Related Problems	265	(1)
Steering Failure	266	(4)
Hull Damage	270	(2)
Make an Emergency Plan	272	(1)
Keel Failure	273	(2)
For Those in Peril on the Sea	275	(19)
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)	276	(2)
VHF Radio Distress Calls	278	(1)
Beyond VHF	279	(1)
Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)	280	(1)
When You Need Help in U.S. Waters	281	(6)
More on the RNLI	287	(3)
Pay for Rescue?	290	(4)
Appendix: U.S. Coast Guard Dewatering Pump Instructions	294	(2)
Acknowledgments	296	(1)
Index	297