Passage Planning Companion
A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to consider when planning a passage by sea and when managing your ship on that passage: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the timetable for developing a passage plan and goes through all the elements you should consider: port information, routeing, weather, tides, timings and safety. It then takes you through ship management on the passage: the crew briefing, roles, routines, pre-sail checks, watch keeping and much more. Splash-proof and spiral bound – allowing you to lay it out flat on the chart table – this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion as you plan and execute your passage.
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Passage Planning Companion
A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to consider when planning a passage by sea and when managing your ship on that passage: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the timetable for developing a passage plan and goes through all the elements you should consider: port information, routeing, weather, tides, timings and safety. It then takes you through ship management on the passage: the crew briefing, roles, routines, pre-sail checks, watch keeping and much more. Splash-proof and spiral bound – allowing you to lay it out flat on the chart table – this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion as you plan and execute your passage.
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Passage Planning Companion

Passage Planning Companion

by Alastair Buchan
Passage Planning Companion

Passage Planning Companion

by Alastair Buchan

(Spiral Bound - 2nd ed.)

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Overview

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to consider when planning a passage by sea and when managing your ship on that passage: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the timetable for developing a passage plan and goes through all the elements you should consider: port information, routeing, weather, tides, timings and safety. It then takes you through ship management on the passage: the crew briefing, roles, routines, pre-sail checks, watch keeping and much more. Splash-proof and spiral bound – allowing you to lay it out flat on the chart table – this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion as you plan and execute your passage.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781912177967
Publisher: Fernhurst Books
Publication date: 10/03/2019
Series: Practical Companions , #7
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 3.25(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Alastair Buchan began sailing on the Clyde. In a Hurley 20 he sailed single-handed round Britain, and made his first single-handed Atlantic circuit. He made his second in a Dockrell 27 (27 ft this time) sailing from Britain to the Caribbean and on to the USA via Venezuela and Cuba before sailing home.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Passage Plan Timetable

Port Information

Routeing

Weather

Tides

Timings

Safety

Documentation

Ship Management

Crew Briefing

Pre-Sail Checks

Drills & Spills

Abandon Ship

Watch Keeping

Standing Orders

Daily Routine

Distress Signals.
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