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Heavy Weather Sailing 7th edition Hardcover – 16 Jun. 2016

by Peter Bruce (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 143 ratings
For 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels. The first edition was compiled by Kaines Adlard Coles himself in 1967. Since then technology may have improved, but the weather certainly hasn't. This is the seventh updated edition, edited by racing yachtsman Peter Bruce, ensuring that in its 50th year the book remains as relevant and as essential as it has been for the previous five decades.

The book brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, from Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Alex Whitworth and Dag Pike to Larry and Lin Pardey, Matt Sheahan and Andrew Claughton. It also includes a new Foreword by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Britain's most high profile yachtsman of the past 50 years.

The expert advice section has been updated in line with current thinking, and there has been a major update to the chapter focusing on the use of storm sails as well as to the use of drag devices. The technique of taking refuge has been reviewed and updated, and the chapters dealing with preparations for heavy weather and its effect on yacht design have been overhauled. These revisions ensure that Heavy Weather Sailing is as relevant, useful and instructive for today s sailor venturing offshore as it ever was perhaps more so in the light of tragic disasters like the loss of the Cheeky Raffiki mid-Atlantic on a delivery trip after her season racing in the Caribbean.

This is the definitive book for crews of any size contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world, whether racing or cruising. It gives a clear message regarding the preparations required, and the tactics to consider when it comes on to blow.
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Adlard Coles
  4. Publication date
    16 Jun. 2016
  5. Dimensions
    17.68 x 2.36 x 25.2 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1472923197
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1472923196
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If you buy no other book for your voyage, buy this one. --Pete Goss

This book is an institution. Practical Boat Owner The ultimate survival handbook. --Practical Boat Owner

The ultimate survival handbook. --Yachting World

About the Author

After many years spent in the Royal Navy, Peter Bruce continues to spend much time at sea racing, cruising or researching his pilotage books. He has achieved a string of victories in his own yachts, making him one of the top Corinthian skippers in the world. He has twice been in Britain's winning Admiral's Cup Team and has taken part with distinction in most of the Fastnet races since his first in 1961. He has been revising Heavy Weather Sailing for over 23 years.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adlard Coles; 7th Revised edition (16 Jun. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472923197
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472923196
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.68 x 2.36 x 25.2 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 143 ratings

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Customers find the book's writing style clear and enjoyable. They appreciate the detailed chapters on tactics, weather, stability, and coping that go into plenty of detail. The book is described as a reference for sailors considering crossing oceans and a must-have for yachtmasters.

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  • Paul Howard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2020
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    The first half of the book is a series of clearly written chapters on tactics, weather, stability, coping with sea sickness etc.

    The 2nd half is a series of highly readable accounts by people who have come through storms. Each one is followed by an interesting commentary by the lead author, drawing out some of the key points. I liked his writing style: he was generous and courteous when alluding, in hingsight, to mistakes made during these storms.
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  • Matt R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and refined
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2020
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    Great book this is written very much like the bible of heavy weather sailing that it’s famous for. Goes into plenty of detail while covering a lot so suitable for intermediate to the most experienced sailors
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  • Andrew
    5.0 out of 5 stars but sail offshore so an awareness of what to do in unforseen situations is really useful.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2018
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    This is a must for anyone considering crossing oceans. Few of us will gain enough experience in our own sailing lives to be aware of the risks and the actions that mitigate those risks. I don't plan to cross large oceans, but sail offshore so an awareness of what to do in unforseen situations is really useful.
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  • Carry on sailing
    5.0 out of 5 stars the go to book on the subject.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2018
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    Excellently written book. Factual and also an ejoyable read. Heart in mouth stories that mean you will remember and implement the tactics within, unless you are a total clown, in which case stay in the pub or become a dolphin or join the enemy. Carry on!
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  • JamesV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book and quality.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2017
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    If you're only going to read one book on heavy weather sailing, this is it.

    The hardcover version is one of the most beautifully printed books I've seen.
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  • Stainless
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 April 2018
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    Good service and accurate description.
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  • Pilot & Yachtmaster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy water sailing for Yachtmasters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2017
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    A must read book for Yachtmasters.
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  • Mr. Peter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2017
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    The reference book for sailing in foul conditions.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for sailing fanatic
    Reviewed in Canada on 16 January 2020
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    You love heavy weather sailing you will love this book.

    Not only one method is good. Whatever it works for you and your boat should be used. Try and practice technic during heavy weather conditions

    Your boat will feel like a different
    Boat when the wind reach 30 knots.
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  • Amir H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars good product, thank
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 December 2017
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    fast shipping, good product , thank you
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  • xepe71
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro para la mala mar.
    Reviewed in Spain on 27 January 2018
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    Muy buen libro, a pesar de estar todo en inglés y sea a veces difícil de seguir. El texto es denso, pero le acompañan foros y dibujos muy aclaratorios. Trata desde el conceptos básicos, diseño de barcos para afrontar la mala mar, tácticas para mucho viento, así como casos prácticos de ilustres navegantes.
    El libro ha tardado más de un mes, pero el vendedor se puso conmigo para saber si lo había recibido. Al final parece que fue culpa de Correos (periodo de navidad y huelga)
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
    Reviewed in Canada on 23 January 2021
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    Very informative.
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  • sgcole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 March 2017
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    Lots of good information and updates to original.
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