"Superb program, Rousmaniere is a natural teacher." - Cruising World.
"Will help sailors be more confident and even enjoy sailing in heavy weather. Easy, relaxed style." - Gary Jobson.
Many sailors anxieties about sailing in winds greater than 20 knots will be eased when they learn the lessons taught in this fast-paced and highly informative DVD about going out when the winds are strong and the seas are high.
In this program, host John Rousmaniere, sailing aboard a Hinckley sloop in the Caribbean shows the modern techniques and equipment for mastering tough conditions so that the experience becomes more enjoyable and less fearful. Maneuvers are demonstrated with detailed close-ups and animated graphics.
Subjects include:
Boat & crew preparation
How to avoid falling overboard
Storm tactics, including heaving to and drogue deployment
Trimming & shortening sails in fresh strong and gale winds
Exciting footage from the Whitbread Round The World Race
And much more!
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