{"product_id":"9781472905482","title":"The Yacht Owner's Manual : Everything you need to know to get the most out of your yacht","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yacht Owner's Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Andy Du Port\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwning a boat requires sailors to develop a whole new skill set and take on a raft of new responsibilities, but this essential handbook takes the stress out of what should be an enjoyable, rewarding next step, and shares a wealth of practical advice on what might initially seem daunting new challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drawn from more than thirty-five years of the author's own experiences, this book is packed with expert wisdom and hand-holding guidance on every aspect of owning, equipping, maintaining, sailing, and--of course--enjoying your first boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Topics covered include: choice of boat; insurance; assessing (and costing) moorings and berths; navigation and safety equipment; domestic equipment (galley, bedding, clothing, etc); navigation (including in fog); manuevering in close spaces; sources of weather information and forecasts; responsibilities towards crew; catering and cooking; maintenance advice (daily tips, winterizing, engine servicing, fitting out for spring, etc.); paperwork (including customs forms); dealing with emergencies; and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Filled with color photos and diagrams throughout, this comprehensive guide is indispensable for new skippers who have learned to sail at a sailing school or on a friend's boat and are ready to take the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472905482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Adlard Coles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40596894777550,"sku":"9781472905482","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_1981143c-0672-412b-841c-b881a30e286e.jpg?v=1637868758","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472905482","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}