Skipper's Emergency Handbook

A handy waterproof guide that provides solutions to a range of nautical emergencies for coastal and offshore sailors

Arranged in topics, it takes the reader through the particular problem by means of flow charts, so they are guided to take the most appropriate action first.

Having identified the action needed, expanded text then explains how to carry out the procedure.

Topics include:
Abandon ship - Broken boom - Collision - Dismasting - Engine failure - Fire - Fog - Holing - Heavy weather - Junk rigs - Leaks - Lightening strikes - Man overboard - Medical emergencies - Propeller problems - Sail damage - Steering gear - Towing -