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📘 The Annapolis book of seamanship by John Rousmaniere

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, first published in 1983, has long served as a benchmark for sailing literature. This revised edition, authored by John Rousmaniere and illustrated by Mark Smith, updates and expands over half of the original content. It revises older topics and introduces new ones, incorporating changes in technology such as GPS navigation, modern anchors and sails, and the rise of multihull boats. The book remains organized around essential seamanship skills—sail trimming, steering, dead‑reckoning, and heaving‑to—presented with clear, step‑by‑step instructions and many color illustrations. Designed for readability, it functions as a valuable textbook in sailing schools and a practical manual for crews at sea.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports

Authors: John Rousmaniere

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