The Yacht Owner's Manual : Everything you need to know to get the most out of your yacht by Du Port, Andy, author instant download

The Yacht Owner's Manual : Everything you need to know to get the most out of your yacht by Du Port, Andy, author instant download

1 online resource, Owning a boat involves sailors developing a whole new skill set and taking 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. Drawn from over 35 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. Topics covered include: Choice of boat; Insurance; Assessing (and, Vendor-supplied metadata, Includes bibliographical references and index, Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 CHOOSING YOUR YACHT; Which yacht is best for you?; Size; Keels; Wheel or tiller; Finding the boat; Survey; Making an offer; Taking possession; 3 PAPERWORK; Formal paperwork; Insurance; Registration; Proof of VAT status; Ship Radio Licence; VHF Licence (Authority to Operate); Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) -- Declaration of Conformity; International Certificate of Competence (ICC); Informal paperwork; Red diesel receipts; Data book; Log; 4 CREW; Crew rules; Shouting; Children; Babies and toddlers; Problems, Rules and regulationsBriefing the crew; Pets; A good skipper; 5 DOMESTIC ISSUES; Crew morale; What's the point of going sailing with a grumpy crew?; Catering and cooking; Stowage; Cutlery and crockery; Glasses; Kettle and teapot; Pots and pans; Non-slip mats; Water filter; Fridge; Other domestics; Shore power; Generator/solar panel; Hot water; Gas; Foul-weather gear/clothing; Bunks and bedding; Stowage; Entertainment; Heads; First-aid kit; Seasickness; Sunburn; 6 ETIQUETTE; Flags and ensigns; Ensigns; Burgees; Other flags; Courtesy flag; Q flag; Dressing lines; Berthing alongside other yachts, Shore linesFenders; Crossing the raft; Pontoons; Appearance; Ropes; Halyards; Genoa sheets; Sails; Dinghy; Laundry; Decks;…