{"product_id":"the-yacht-owner-s-manual","title":"The Yacht Owner's Manual","description":"\u003ch6\u003eThe Yacht Owner's Manual: Everything you need to know to get the most out of your yacht\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwning a boat requires sailors to develop a whole new skill set and take 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn from more than thirty-five 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics covered include: choice of boat; insurance; assessing (and costing) moorings and berths; navigation and safety equipment; domestic equipment (galley, bedding, clothing, etc); navigation (including in fog); manuevering in close spaces; sources of weather information and forecasts; responsibilities towards crew; catering and cooking; maintenance advice (daily tips, winterizing, engine servicing, fitting out for spring, etc.); paperwork (including customs forms); dealing with emergencies; and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with color photos and diagrams throughout, this comprehensive guide is indispensable for new skippers who have learned to sail at a sailing school or on a friend's boat and are ready to take the next step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Andy Du Port\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback: 159 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: P9911","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52957740138860,"sku":"P9911","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/The-Yacht-owners-Manual-e1748393646144.jpg?v=1764810047","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/the-yacht-owner-s-manual","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}