[PDF] Training Young Boaters eBook

Author : U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc., Inc.
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 35,10 MB
Release : 2013-06-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071829334

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Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations Developed and refined through 40 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat. This updated edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on: Selecting the right boat--whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser Essential equipment, both required and recommended The latest electronic navigation Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and private communication services, e.g., SPOT devices and others Stability and safe loading Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters Trailering a boat Navigation and the rules of the nautical road And much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.

Author : Daniel James Brown
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 49,56 MB
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0593512308

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The inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney—exclusively in theaters December 25, 2023! The #1 New York Times bestselling true story about the American rowing triumph of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin—from the author of Facing the Mountain For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.

Author : Coleen Hubbard
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 28,47 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781403446527

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What do the images on New Mexico's state seal stand for? How is New Mexico's state government organized? In which town have people been living for over 900 years? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely New Mexico. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make New Mexico a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about New Mexico's unique state symbols. You can learn how the Rocky Mountains and the Rio Grande affect New Mexico, discover the artistic talent in the state, and find out how the Spanish have influenced life in New Mexico.

Author : U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc., Inc.
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 16,63 MB
Release : 2006-11-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071782699

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Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world’s premier boating organizations Developed and refined through 35 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat. This new edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on: Selecting the right boat—whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser Essential equipment, both required and recommended Docking and anchoring Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters Trailering a boat Navigation and the rules of the nautical road Using and maintaining marine engines, drive trains, and electronics Knots, splices, and line handling Marine weather and marine communications And much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.

Author : John Kelsey
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,13 MB
Release : 2012-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781565237001

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Boating brings families together, reduces stress, and is lots of fun! It's an activity that gets everyone out of the house, away from TV and computers, and into the fresh air to spend quality time together. A must-read for boating families, Junior Boater introduces basic boating concepts to elementary and middle school children, while not overwhelming them with technical jargon. Designed for the 8-15 year old who is interested in boating, this is a great guide for young people who are ready to be crew, not just passengers. Kids will learn to become confident, self-sufficient boaters with the help of this book. By building their skills for success early on, they will establish the basis for sustaining a life-long interest in the sport. With a cool design and fun hands-on activities, Junior Boater helps kids enjoy the culture of boating both on and off the water. Comprehensively detailed with step-by-step instructions on what to do when and how, it includes clear, useful charts, illustrations and diagrams that make it easy to learn recreational boating. Family Boating teaches the basics of ropes and knots, raising and lowering sails, steering, and how to read the skies and water. Boaters of all ages will learn about both traditional and modern means of navigating, with an updated section on using GPS and information on lights, buoys, and flags. The book includes a handy boating glossary plus fascinating historic trivia and examples from real-life events.