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How To Cope With Storms

  By Dietrich von Haeften
Softback – 166 pages
List Price: $19.95

Copyright © 1992 by Klasing & Co. GmbH
Copyright © 1997 English language text by Adlard Coles Nautical
Published by Sheridan House Inc.
145 Palisade Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

ISBN 1-57409-032-1

[This book is available for purchase at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble]

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

  1. The power source
  2. High and low pressure
  3. Wind strength
  4. Evolution of a gale
  5. Effects of land
  6. Thunderstorms
  7. Tropical cyclones
  8. Waves
  9. The yacht in a gale
  10. Design features for heavy weather
  1. To go or not to go?
  2. Gales in harbour
  3. Preparations for heavy weather at sea
  4. The crew
  5. Active and passive storm tactics
  6. Planning ahead
  7. Running for shelter
  8. Manoeuvres in harbour
  9. Emergencies

Final thoughts

 

TEXT ON BACK COVER

Being caught out in a gale is every sailor's nightmare.  Doubts and fears are hard to banish as the boat is battered by the wind and waves.

Will the helmsman cope with the huge waves piling up behind?

Can the rigging take the strain?

Is there still plenty of room to leeward?

Should you weather the storm or run for shelter?

To cope with extreme weather conditions you need to be able to recognise -- well in advance -- the approach of a deep low pressure system, to prepare for safe navigation during the passage of the storm, and then be able to handle the boat safely while the storm rages.  This book, packed with practical advice and information, will help you cope with all these aspects.

 

 

 

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