{"product_id":"9780071510219","title":"The Complete Anchoring Handbook: Stay Put on Any Bottom in Any Weather","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboaters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor properly can be frustrating, inconvenient, or downright dangerous. \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Anchoring Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is your path to mastering this indispensable seamanship skill.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBased on original engineering analysis--and with contributions from such international anchoring experts as Alain Fraysse and Chuck Hawley--\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Anchoring Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes the proven best gear and methods for anchoring safely in any situation with any boat, sail or power. Here’s everything you need to know, from the basics to the most advanced techniques. Poiraud and company describe:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e The physical forces acting on a boat, its ground tackle, and the sea bottom\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Why the new generation of roll-stable anchors (including the Spade, Rocna, Manson Supreme, and others) is proving superior to traditional favorites\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e How to select and size anchors and ground-tackle components\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e How to connect those components without introducing weak points in your ground-tackle system\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078781845744,"sku":"9780071510219","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071510219_p0.jpg?v=1763635457","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071510219","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}