Cruising in Catamarans
Author | : Charles E Kanter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 0961840668 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780961840662 |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cruising in Catamarans written by Charles E Kanter and published by . This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about cruising catamaran virtues and vices. Read more historical information and actual facts and figures about production cruising catamarans and the industry that produces them. Peruse little publicized characteristics that inhibit the potential performance of these boats. Cruising in Catamarans provides a blueprint for realistic expectations and contains charts, diagrams and a unique methodology for assessing various boats. Learn the techniques of cruising catamaran sailing and handling. Learn when to reef, how to judge leeway; how to anchor light displacement boats including the techniques of bridling, how to take powerboat wakes, how to handle twin-screw cats. Learn about what characteristics are best for safe pleasant voyaging and which ones to shun like the plague.