This book is all about helping you keep your boat and crew out of trouble by anticipating problems and dealing with them before they become disasters. In, Handling Troubles Afloat, the author draws on his many years of experience to give solutions to a range of many potential problems, so that by acting competantly in a crisis you will be able to prevent a small setback from turning into a major emergency.

"As every boat owner knows, proper line handling is essential to the safe operation of every power- and sailboat. This book focuses on the practical - and time-saving - aspects of line handling. Areas covered range from mooring and docking to anchoring and sailboat running rigging. You'll learn how to select, handle, and knot synthetic rope; tie your boat safely for the night or the season; rig fenders and chafing gear to protect your boat; choose a safe overnight anchorage; make your anchor hold, then get it back again; navigate river and canal locks; tow a dinghy without hassles; heave a line ashore or to another boat; tow another boat in an emergency (and when not to); improve your boat's deck hardware; and much, much more!" "This guide also covers the techniques and assorted hardware for using line effectively, from riding out a storm at anchor to setting up a permanent mooring."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Easy-to-follow instructions on how to tie a wide repertoire of basic bends and hitches, when to use specific knots and how to care for ropes.