From the Annapolis Book of Seamanship series, Heavy Weather Sailing helps sailors with anxieties about sailing in winds stronger than 20 knots. Lessons taught in this fast-paced and highly informative DVD focus on sailing when the winds are strong and the seas are high. In this program, host-demonstrator John Rousmaniere 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 covered include:
Boat and crew preparation; How to avoid falling overboard; Storm tactics, including heaving to and drogue deployment; Trimming and shortening sails in fresh, strong and gale winds; Plus exciting footage from the Whitbread Round The World Race. 55 min.

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Price: $32.00