{"product_id":"9781472913913","title":"The Yacht Owner's Manual: Everything you need to know to get the most out of your yacht","description":"Owning a boat involves sailors developing a whole new skill set and taking on a raft of new responsibilities, but this essential handbook takes the stress out of what should be an enjoyable, rewarding next step, and shares a wealth of practical advice on what might initially seem daunting new challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn from over 35 years of the author's own experiences, this book is packed with expert wisdom and hand-holding guidance on every aspect of owning, equipping, maintaining, sailing and - of course - enjoying your first boat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics covered include:\u003cbr\u003eChoice of boat; Insurance; Assessing (and costing) moorings and berths; Navigation and safety equipment; Domestic equipment (galley, bedding, clothing, etc); Navigation (including in fog); Manoeuvring in close spaces; Sources of weather information and forecasts; Responsibilities towards crew; Catering and cooking; Maintenance advice (daily tips, winterising, engine servicing, fitting out for spring, etc); Paperwork (including customs forms); Dealing with emergencies; and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with colour photos and diagrams throughout, this comprehensive guide is indispensable for new skippers who have learned to sail at a sailing school or on a friend's boat and are ready to take the next step.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130434633968,"sku":"9781472913913","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472913913_p0.jpg?v=1763599181","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472913913","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}