Reeds 9-Language Handbook, 2021 Edition

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Description

This pocket illustrated boating dictionary in nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek--core European sailing destinations) covers all the topics and terms boaters will need to refer to when abroad.

The pocket dictionary is centered around clear, color, annotated diagrams, such as parts of the rig and engine, in each nautical subject area, and makes it very easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry about the language barrier. It covers general terms, such as 'port' and 'starboard', as well as technical words relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance. Other topics include navigation, weather, seamanship, requesting help, medical emergencies, safety equipment, numbers and time.


Whether you need to ask for a berth, a spare part or where the nearest chandlery or supermarket is, this book will help you make yourself understood, quickly and efficiently, which makes this dictionary a vital part of your cruising kit. Whether you're a keen offshore sailor, motorboater or even an armchair boating enthusiast, Reeds 9-Language Handbook is a handy reference tool that will help expand both your ability to communicate and your horizons.


Table of Contents

Introduction


1 The boat

Parts of the boat – yachts

Parts of the boat – dinghies

Parts of the boat – motorboats & RIBS

Types of boat, including hull shapes & keels

Boat construction – GRP, metal & ferro

Boat construction – wooden boats

Deck & deck gear

Types of rig

Parts of the rig

Standing & running rigging

Sail types

Accommodation – general

Accommodation – galley

Accommodation – nav area

Accommodation – saloon


2 Under way

Knots & splices

Points of sail

Setting sails & trim

Manoeuvring under sail

Heavy weather sailing

Launching & retrieving boats

Racing

Manoeuvring under power

Berthing alongside & stern-to

Mooring to a buoy

Anchors & anchoring

In port/harbour

Buying basic supplies

Charts & chartwork

Buoys

Dangers

Tides

Navigation lights

Weather

Beaufort scale


3 Maintenance & repairs

Essential tools

Laying up & launching

GRP boat maintenance

Paint & varnish work

Woodworking tools

Wooden boat repairs

Timber & metal types

Metalwork

Parts of the engine

Engine checks & problems

Engineer's toolbox & spares

Props & shaft

Outboards

Steering

Hydraulic steering

Water systems

Gas system

Heating systems

Electrical supply

Electrician's toolbox & spares

Winches

Sail & rigging repairs


4 Emergencies

Safety equipment

Emergency problems

Parts of the body

Injuries & illness

First aid kit


5 General reference

Directions

Clothing

Numbers & times

Countries & nationalities

Weights & measures

Index

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