Heavy Weather Cruising

Prolific boating author Tom Cunliffe often a repository of indispensable advice for surviving heavy weather in a small yacht. In addition to inspecting the safety of a variety of yachts, Cunliffe explains how to avoid heavy weather if at possible, and the best methods for sticking out the worst weather if caught. Specific emergencies covered include rig failure, engine failure, steering failure and person overboard, as well as techniques for launching and surviving in a life raft.Cunliffe, Tom is the author of 'Heavy Weather Cruising', published 1988 under ISBN 9780877429753 and ISBN 0877429758.