American Sailing is proud to announce our latest release Going Ashore Made Easy: The Essential Dinghy & Outboard Manual. Knowing how to operate and maintain a dinghy and outboard is an essential part of seamanship. Dinghies help us get ashore, transport provisions, and travel between vessels. This book is a must-have for every sailor.Not only are dinghies effective, but they can be a lot of fun. These small crafts can often reach areas where larger boats are unable. Crowded marinas, scenic island getaways, and ocean-side restaurants are all examples where dinghies can help you get access that would be difficult or impossible in a bigger vessel. Here are some helpful items you will find in this book: - The history of little boats (dinghies and tenders)
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Selecting a dinghy and outboard combination -
Comparisons between outboard motors types -
Responsibilities of a dinghy captain -
Safety equipment you need on your dinghy -
Operating your outboard motor -
Quick steps for starting/stopping a gas motor by hand -
Approach and landing -
Steering and speed control -
Anchoring the dinghy -
Nighttime operation -
Towing your dinghy -
Recreational uses (diving, snorkeling, tubing etc.) -
Hoisting and storing the outboard motor -
Securing the dinghy -
Theft prevention -
And MUCH MORE… |
