Reeds Crew Handbook 2nd edition

Reeds Crew Handbook is the ideal primer or aide-memoire for new crew, and for anyone going on a flotilla or charter holiday, or sailing aboard a friend''s yacht for the weekend. Both a refresher for old hands and an ideal introduction for skippers to hand to new and aspiring crew, this guide gives them all the essential knowledge they need to undertake the tasks traditionally handled by crew aboard any size of yacht, including: Steering (both with a tiller and a wheel) Raising, dropping and reefing a sail Boat handling (using tide, wind, etc) Handling lines (throwing, coiling, lassoing, etc) Tying up a boat on a pontoon and against a quay wall Attaching bow and stern lines and springs Handling an anchor Using the radio Basic first aid Essential knotsPresented in bite-sized topics in a very accessible and undaunting fashion, and packed with colour illustrations to guide crew through each task, Reeds Crew Handbook is an invaluable primer for new crew before going to sea, and a handy pocket-sized reference for experienced crew when under sail.>

About the author

A Cambridge-educated engineer, Bill Johnson swapped his career for long distance sailing. He stopped logging miles sailed somewhere around 50,000. He was a sailing instructor for ten years, focusing on the RYA courses from beginner to Yachtmaster level.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Johnson
• Publisher: Reed, Thomas Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 16.09.2025
• EAN: 9781399421782
• ISBN: 978-1-399-42178-2
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 238 mm x 338 mm x 204 mm
• Series: Reeds Handbooks
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; REFERENCE / General, Sailing, TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / Cruises, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Boating, Motor / power boating & cruising, Sailing / yachting, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Sailing, Motor / power boating and cruising