Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions

The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about:



Boat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet
Sail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill Gladstone
Using Nautical Charts--Bob Sweet
Using GPS--Bob Sweet
Using VHF and SSB Radios--Bob Sweet
Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns--Charlie Wing
Knots, Splices, and Line Handling--Charlie Wing
Anchoring--Peter Nielsen
Onboard Weather Forecasting--Bob Sweet
Heavy Weather Sailing--John Rousmaniere
Diesel Engine Care and Repair--Nigel Calder
Emergencies On Board--John Rousmaniere
Emergency First Aid On Board--Richard Clinchy