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Part 4: Nature’s Triple Play: Wind, Weather, and Tides 207
15 Weather You Like It or Not 209
Choosing and using forecasts and learning nature’s
weather predictors.
16 Mastering the Tides 221
Play the tides by the day and by the season.
Part 5: Staying Safe Afloat 233
17 Gearing Up for Safety
The right stuff for safety afloat.
235
18 The Best Defense Is Common Sense
Think twice, act once—and always file a float plan.
247
19 Common Emergencies (If There Are Such Things)
Dealing with those rare tense moments afloat.
257
Part 6: Boating Maintenance 269
20 The Well-Equipped Nautical Toolbox
These tools can save you big money and keep your boat running
smoothly.
271
21 Keeping Your Boat Shipshape
A clean boat runs better—really!
283
22 Keeping Your Engine Happy
Motor maintenance and making common repairs afloat.
295
Part 7: Sailing, Sailing … 307
23 How to Tell the Main from the Jib: A Sailor’s Vocabulary
Learning the language of sail-power.
309
24 Types of Sailboats
Sailboards to sailing yachts, and the sails that move them.
321
25 The Mechanics of Sailing
Why sailboats sail, and how to make your first trip.
333
26 Handling Your Sailboat
Maneuvering under sail, plus how to deal with tough conditions.
341
Appendixes
A Glossary 355
B Resources 363
C Boating Online 367
Index 369