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The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Fourth Edition

English

By (author): John Rousmaniere

Illustrated by: Mark Smith

Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. It is a comprehansive guide to all aspects of seamanship from the the simplest ABC's to the most advanced skills and lastest electronics.

As comprehensive and detailed as the book is, the wealth of technical information is presented in a way that is uniquely readable; it is both useful and easy to use. The author John Rousmaniere and artist Mark Smith bring decades of experience both as sailors and as professional comunnicators to this beautifully produced book.

From navigation and seamanship to boat and gear maintenance, from pleasure cruising to heavy-weather sailing, here is the definitive, state-of-the-art guide that provides systematic step-by-step techniques to see you through every situation on deck and in the cockpit. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 1340g
  • Dimensions: 216 x 276mm
  • Publication Date: 16 Jan 2014
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781451650198

About John Rousmaniere

John Rousmaniere a devoted sailor since youth has some 40000 miles of blue water behind him including ocean passages nine NewportBermuda Races and other major races in small and big boats.In 2013 the US Sailing Association honored Rousmanieres work in boating education including The Annapolis Book of Seamanship by presenting him with its Timothea Larr Award which recognizes a person whose vision and guidance have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of sailor education in the United States.He has spoken at more than 100 safety seminars and clinics across North America and served on the Safety-at-Sea Committees of US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee and review panels of boating accidents. He is a member of the Cruising Club of America the New York Yacht Club and US Sailing and serves on the selection committees of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and the Americas Cup Hall of Fame.He coordinated the US Sailing Associations Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal program which recognizes mariners who make rescues. Johns videos include The Annapolis Book of Seamanship DVD Series. In 2014 Mystic Seaport presented him its W.P. Stephens Award for contributions to yachting history.Rousmaniere is a chronicler of the pastime he loves. He has written books about sailing history yacht design the Americas Cup maritime photography and storms. His book Fastnet Force 10 was hailed as A narrative worthy of the best sea literature. Stuart Woods said about After the Storm No one writes about the violence of the sea better than John Rousmaniere.Descended from a French soldier who fought in the American Revolution Rousmaniere lives in New York City with his wife Leah Ruth Robinson. He takes special pleasure racing in classic wooden boats cruising across the Gulf Stream in more modern ones and exploring marshes with his grandchildren in a small catboat.

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