pbInstant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questionsb piThe Instant Handbooki uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about ul liBoat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet liSail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill Gladstone liUsing Nautical Charts--Bob Sweet liUsing GPS--Bob Sweet liUsing VHF and SSB Radios--Bob Sweet liRules of the Road and Running Light Patterns--Charlie Wing liKnots, Splices, and Line Handling--Charlie Wing liAnchoring--Peter Nielsen liOnboard Weather Forecasting--Bob Sweet liHeavy Weather Sailing--John Rousmaniere liDiesel Engine Care and Repair--Nigel Calder liEmergencies On Board--John Rousmaniere liEmergency First Aid On Board--Richard Clinchy ul