Illustrated Seamanship: Ropework, Boat Handling & Anchoring

This guide teaches traditional seamanship techniques for safe yacht handling, mooring, and anchoring without modern equipment.

For any sailor, in a yacht or motorboat, the passage from one place to another is relatively easy, particularly with modern navigation equipment. What can be more of a challenge (and a potential source of anxiety for skipper and crew) is the start and end of a passage – how to leave and arrive safely, particularly if it’s a cramped marina or crowded anchorage.
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