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This is the most complete and detailed instructional DVD ever made about sailing, from the moment you first climb aboard, to dropping anchor. Every maneuver and technique is demonstrated clearly with plenty of close ups and action replays. John Rousmaniere demonstrates navigation, sailing and seamanship skills in a clear, easy to follow way. Detailed explanations, action replays and close up photography all combine to make this program extremely specific and easy to follow.
Subjects covered include:
* Basic navigation and planning a cruise.
* Sail handling and sail trim.
* Anchoring and docking.
* Steering and boat handling.
* Safety at Sea.
* Moving around on deck.
* Knots, ropework and much more!
(about 72 minutes)
Many sailors anxieties about sailing in winds stronger than 20 knots will be eased when they learn the lessons taught in this fast-paced and highly informative DVD about going out when the winds are strong and the seas are high. In this program, host-demonstrator John Rousmaniere shows the modern techniques and equipment for mastering tough conditions so that the experience becomes more enjoyable and less fearful. Maneuvers are demonstrated with detailed close-ups and animated graphics.
Subjects covered include:
* Boat and crew preparation.
* How to avoid falling overboard.
* Storm tactics, including heaving to and drogue deployment.
* Trimming and shortening sails in fresh, strong and gale winds.
(about 55 minutes)
This fast-paced informative program covers proven techniques and equipment for avoiding and handling nautical emergencies. Featuring host-demonstrator John Rousmaniere, this program is for everyone who realizes that enjoyment on the water depends on safety at sea. All subjects are clearly shown in action footage shot on board cruising sloops, with detailed animated graphics.
* Subjects Covered Include:
* Boat and crew preparation.
* Staying on board.
* Going aloft in a boatswains chair.
* Realistic man-overboard equipment demonstrations.
* Heaving to.
* Use of flares.
* Government Regulations.
* Inflation of a life raft.
(about 94 minutes)
This program teaches you step-by-step how to find your way with classic dead reckoning piloting and today's electronic navigation instruments. Includes clear demonstrations on the water and in a simulated navigator's station in a Coast Guard certified navigation school. Professional production includes detailed close-ups, helpful graphics and imaginative presentations of how objects appear on the chart and water, in good and bad visibility.
Subjects Covered Include:
* The chart and compass.
* GPS.
* Radar for navigating and avoiding collisions.
* The navigation rules.
* Finding your way in fog and at night.
* Taking and plotting bearings.
* Allowing for tidal current.
* Tips and tricks for quick decisions.
(about 70 minutes)
In this program, you will learn how to sail and enjoy the most popular of all sailboats - the keel daysailers and small keel sailing boats. Beginning with hull design, this program covers getting underway, boat handling and includes an introduction to the sport of sailboat racing. This program is packed with information including detailed close-ups, helpful graphics and a strong emphasis on safety.
Subjects covered include:
* Steering.
* Tacking and Jibing.
* How to shape the sails.
* Life jacket type and use.
* Crew organization.
* The spinnaker.
* Essential racing skills.
* Navigation rules.
* Man overboard rescue.
(about 60 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on September 12, 2005 in Boating::Sailing.
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