THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP
Vol 3 Safety At Sea

Running the length of a feature film, this fast-paced informative DVD covers proven techniques and equipment for avoiding and handling nautical emergencies. Featuring host-demonstrator John Rousmaniere, this program is for everyone who realizes that enjoyment on the water depends on safety at sea. All subjects are clearly shown in action footage shot on board cruising sloops, with detailed animated graphics.

Subjects covered include: boat and crew preparation, staying on board, going aloft in a boatswains chair, realistic man-overboard equipment demonstrations, heaving to, use of flares, government regulations, inflation of a life raft and a look inside.

JOHN ROUSMANIERE, the author of THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP - "The most complete and best reference book on the sport that has ever been available" according to the American Sailing Association, has now made a programme of equal authority and quality. As one of the sports most acknowledged authorities, John Rousmaniere has covered more than 30.000 miles of blue water and has written 15 books about the seas and sailing. Yacht Racing & Cruising magazine awarded him its Medal of Achievement for Contribution to Yachting.

DVD Info

Region: 2
Running Time: 94 minutes