A thorough guide to having fun and staying safe on the water.

It is often only necessary to have a basic knowledge in order to voyage safely at sea. Illustrated Seamanship shows you the minimum number of techniques you should be familiar with - rope handling, manoevering and anchoring -in order to keep a boat safe adn make cruising as enjoyable as possible for you and your crew.

Learning the traditional techniques is not only necessary but you will develop your skill through an interesting and fun way. Each technique is illustrated in Ivan Dedekam's distinctive style, backed up with clear and simple text.