Author Description
Long regarded as a leading authority in the sailing world, Eric Hiscock provides here a helpful reference for ocean voyaging. Illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, it ranges from tying knots to global weather patterns--the essential resource for any open water sailor.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work serves as a comprehensive technical manual for the practical execution of long-distance ocean voyaging under sail. Eric Hiscock, a seasoned mariner with extensive personal experience in circumnavigation, synthesizes decades of maritime knowledge into a structured guide. He utilizes a combination of empirical observation, technical instruction, and navigational theory to prepare sailors for the complexities of open-water transit.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed technical procedures for rigging and sail handling
- Analysis of global weather patterns and meteorological forecasting
- Practical instruction on knot tying and deck maintenance
- Navigational techniques for deep-water passages
Scope Limits
- Does not cover modern digital GPS or satellite-based electronic navigation systems
- Focuses primarily on traditional monohull sailing vessels rather than modern multihulls
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and long-distance sailors frequently cite this text as a foundational reference for traditional seamanship. Readers often note the technical density of the prose, which provides a high level of detail for those preparing for extended ocean passages.
Page Count:
332
Publication Date:
1970-10-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192175270
ISBN-13:
9780192175274
Travel
Nautical
Sailing
Reference
Outdoor Skills