Going Ashore Made Easy (ASA Textbook 116)
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Knowing how to operate and maintain a dinghy and outboard is an essential part of seamanship. Dinghies help us get ashore, transport provisions, and travel between vessels. Going Ashore Made Easy: The Essential Dinghy And Outboard Manual is a must-have for every sailor and powerboater.
Not only are dinghies effective, but they can be a lot of fun. These small crafts can often reach areas where larger boats are unable. Crowded marinas, scenic island getaways, and ocean-side restaurants are all examples where dinghies can help you get access that would be difficult or impossible in a bigger vessel.
Here are some helpful items you will find in this book:
- The history of little boats (dinghies and tenders)
- Selecting a dinghy and outboard combination
- Comparisons between outboard motors types
- Responsibilities of a dinghy captain
- Safety equipment you need on your dinghy
- Operating your outboard motor
- Quick steps for starting/stopping a gas motor by hand
- Approach and landing
- Steering and speed control
- Anchoring the dinghy
- Nighttime operation
- Towing your dinghy
- Recreational uses (diving, snorkeling, tubing etc.)
- Hoisting and storing the outboard motor
- Securing the dinghy
- Theft prevention
- And MUCH MORE…
Here are some common uses for dinghies:
- Transportation ashore to collect supplies and spares
- Shuttling crew and guests
- Socializing with other cruisers
- Taking soundings in anchorages
- Setting a second anchor
- Checking anchor security
- Towing a disabled boat
- Water skiing or tubing
- Fishing
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First and Only Dinghy Book
Very thorough, well-illustrated, straightforward text.