Bloomsbury Publishing

Reeds 9-Language Handbook (eBook, ePUB)

The pocket dictionary for all sailors

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Being able to communicate with the local people is very important - whether it is to ask for a berth, a spare part or where the nearest chandlery or supermarket is. So, with this book, even if your pronunciation is a bit out, you should still be able to make yourself understood, quickly and efficiently, which makes this dictionary a vital part of your cruising kit.

The pocket dictionary is centred around clear, colour, annotated diagrams, such as parts of the rig and engine, in each nautical subject area, and makes it very easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry about the language barrier. It covers general terms, such as 'port' and 'starboard', as well as technical words relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance. Other topics include navigation, weather, seamanship, requesting help, medical emergencies, safety equipment, numbers and time.

Whether you're a keen offshore sailor, motorboater or even an armchair boating enthusiast, Reeds 9-Language Handbook is a handy reference tool that will help expand both your ability to communicate and your horizons.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Februar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472984951
• Artikelnr.: 60971934

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1 The boat Parts of the boat - yachts Parts of the boat -
dinghies Parts of the boat - motorboats & RIBS Types of boat, including
hull shapes & keels Boat construction - GRP, metal & ferro Boat
construction - wooden boats Deck & deck gear Types of rig Parts of the rig
Standing & running rigging Sail types Accommodation - general Accommodation
- galley Accommodation - nav area Accommodation - saloon 2 Under way Knots
& splices Points of sail Setting sails & trim Manoeuvring under sail Heavy
weather sailing Launching & retrieving boats Racing Manoeuvring under power
Berthing alongside & stern-to Mooring to a buoy Anchors & anchoring In
port/harbour Buying basic supplies Charts & chartwork Buoys Dangers Tides
Navigation lights Weather Beaufort scale 3 Maintenance & repairs Essential
tools Laying up & launching GRP boat maintenance Paint & varnish work
Woodworking tools Wooden boat repairs Timber & metal types Metalwork Parts
of the engine Engine checks & problems Engineer's toolbox & spares Props &
shaft Outboards Steering Hydraulic steering Water systems Gas system
Heating systems Electrical supply Electrician's toolbox & spares Winches
Sail & rigging repairs 4 Emergencies Safety equipment Emergency problems
Parts of the body Injuries & illness First aid kit 5 General reference
Directions Clothing Numbers & times Countries & nationalities Weights &
measures Index