Discover Your Own Movable Island Imagine yourself at the wheel of a portable paradise--out for a sunset cruise, or fishing, diving, and waterskiing with your friends and family. Millions of women are discovering both the calm solitude and fun-filled adventure that comes from powerboating. Now author Sandy Lindsey teaches you everything you need to know to experience the exceptional enjoyment that powerboating has in store for you. Find the right boat and the best gear for you; Learn the best techniques for trailering, docking, and anchoring; Sharpen your navigation skills; Recognize and…mehr
Discover Your Own Movable Island Imagine yourself at the wheel of a portable paradise--out for a sunset cruise, or fishing, diving, and waterskiing with your friends and family. Millions of women are discovering both the calm solitude and fun-filled adventure that comes from powerboating. Now author Sandy Lindsey teaches you everything you need to know to experience the exceptional enjoyment that powerboating has in store for you. Find the right boat and the best gear for you; Learn the best techniques for trailering, docking, and anchoring; Sharpen your navigation skills; Recognize and respond to changing weather conditions; Perform basic maintenance and repairs; Understand essential safety measures and what to do in an emergency "The best way for women to learn just how much fun they can have boating is to get them out on the water. This book is like taking a fun and relaxed boat ride with Sandy along to show you how everything works."--Terry Dunagin, vice president, Boston Whaler "This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn. . . . Women of all ages describe how they overcame obstacles, what they enjoyed most, or just how they felt about undertaking a new activity . . . extremely well done and appealing." --"Library Journal" (starred review)Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Sandy Lindsey (Hollywood, FL) is the author of Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance (International Marine). A contributing editor for Boating Magazine, she has also written for SAIL, Good Housekeeping, Sports Afield, Midwest Outdoors, and Sailing.
Inhaltsangabe
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Women and Powerboating A perfect fit for women The rewards of powerboating Women powerboaters and how they got started Chapter 2: Getting Started Learn before you cruise What to expect the first time Stepping aboard Normal apprehension Chapter 3: Getting Comfortable with Your Boat The parts of a powerboat How a powerboat moves through water The basics of driving a powerboat Types of powerboats Chapter 4: Leaving the Dock and Returning Anticipating your first powerboat cruise Preparing the boat for departure Casting off Leaving the dock Getting under way Turning to port and starboard Understanding prop walk Going in reverse Docking Fending off and making fast Knots for docking Chapter 5: Weather and Navigation Basics Weather forecasting basics Tips to avoid being caught in a storm What to do if you're caught in rough weather Do I need a compass? Using charts GPS units and other electronic tools Tides and currents Navigation aids Who has the right-of-way? Lights at night Speed limits Chapter 6: Essential Equipment Boat-buying basics Choosing between a new and a used boat What you really need on board Communication afloat: why you need a VHF radio Tools and spare parts Anchors and anchoring Clothing for more comfortable powerboating Chapter 7: Trailering Your Powerboat Trailer anatomy Hitting the road Backing up Launching from the trailer Retrieving the boat Chapter 8: Safety and Comfort Staying in touch How do I use a VHF radio? Required safety and emergency equipment Fuel safety What to do if something goes wrong Crew overboard and what to do EPIRBs and when to use them Float plans and how to file them First-aid equipment and knowing how to use it Personal comfort Chapter 9: Basic Maintenance and Minor Repairs How to tell whether your powerboat is operating properly Choosing a good mechanic Minor repairs you can make yourself Preventive maintenance Chapter 10: Powerboating with Friends and Family Sharing the joys of powerboating Bringing the whole family Taking vacations afloat and extended cruises Further adventures Chapter 11: ResourcesIndex
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Women and Powerboating A perfect fit for women The rewards of powerboating Women powerboaters and how they got started Chapter 2: Getting Started Learn before you cruise What to expect the first time Stepping aboard Normal apprehension Chapter 3: Getting Comfortable with Your Boat The parts of a powerboat How a powerboat moves through water The basics of driving a powerboat Types of powerboats Chapter 4: Leaving the Dock and Returning Anticipating your first powerboat cruise Preparing the boat for departure Casting off Leaving the dock Getting under way Turning to port and starboard Understanding prop walk Going in reverse Docking Fending off and making fast Knots for docking Chapter 5: Weather and Navigation Basics Weather forecasting basics Tips to avoid being caught in a storm What to do if you're caught in rough weather Do I need a compass? Using charts GPS units and other electronic tools Tides and currents Navigation aids Who has the right-of-way? Lights at night Speed limits Chapter 6: Essential Equipment Boat-buying basics Choosing between a new and a used boat What you really need on board Communication afloat: why you need a VHF radio Tools and spare parts Anchors and anchoring Clothing for more comfortable powerboating Chapter 7: Trailering Your Powerboat Trailer anatomy Hitting the road Backing up Launching from the trailer Retrieving the boat Chapter 8: Safety and Comfort Staying in touch How do I use a VHF radio? Required safety and emergency equipment Fuel safety What to do if something goes wrong Crew overboard and what to do EPIRBs and when to use them Float plans and how to file them First-aid equipment and knowing how to use it Personal comfort Chapter 9: Basic Maintenance and Minor Repairs How to tell whether your powerboat is operating properly Choosing a good mechanic Minor repairs you can make yourself Preventive maintenance Chapter 10: Powerboating with Friends and Family Sharing the joys of powerboating Bringing the whole family Taking vacations afloat and extended cruises Further adventures Chapter 11: ResourcesIndex
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