Discover Your Own Movable Island Imagine yourself at the wheel of a portable paradise--out for a sunset cruise, or fishing, diving, and waterskiing with your friends and family. Millions of women are discovering both the calm solitude and fun-filled adventure that comes from powerboating. Now author Sandy Lindsey teaches you everything you need to know to experience the exceptional enjoyment that powerboating has in store for you. Find the right boat and the best gear for you; Learn the best techniques for trailering, docking, and anchoring; Sharpen your navigation skills; Recognize and respond to changing weather conditions; Perform basic maintenance and repairs; Understand essential safety measures and what to do in an emergency "The best way for women to learn just how much fun they can have boating is to get them out on the water. This book is like taking a fun and relaxed boat ride with Sandy along to show you how everything works."--Terry Dunagin, vice president, Boston Whaler "This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn. . . . Women of all ages describe how they overcame obstacles, what they enjoyed most, or just how they felt about undertaking a new activity . . . extremely well done and appealing." --"Library Journal" (starred review)
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AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Women and PowerboatingA perfect fit for womenThe rewards of powerboatingWomen powerboaters and how they got startedChapter 2: Getting StartedLearn before you cruiseWhat to expect the first timeStepping aboardNormal apprehensionChapter 3: Getting Comfortable with Your BoatThe parts of a powerboatHow a powerboat moves through waterThe basics of driving a powerboatTypes of powerboatsChapter 4: Leaving the Dock and ReturningAnticipating your first powerboat cruisePreparing the boat for departureCasting offLeaving the dockGetting under wayTurning to port and starboardUnderstanding prop walkGoing in reverseDockingFending off and making fastKnots for dockingChapter 5: Weather and Navigation BasicsWeather forecasting basicsTips to avoid being caught in a stormWhat to do if you're caught in rough weatherDo I need a compass?Using chartsGPS units and other electronic toolsTides and currentsNavigation aidsWho has the right-of-way?Lights at nightSpeed limitsChapter 6: Essential EquipmentBoat-buying basicsChoosing between a new and a used boatWhat you really need on boardCommunication afloat: why you need a VHF radioTools and spare partsAnchors and anchoringClothing for more comfortable powerboatingChapter 7: Trailering Your PowerboatTrailer anatomyHitting the roadBacking upLaunching from the trailerRetrieving the boatChapter 8: Safety and ComfortStaying in touchHow do I use a VHF radio?Required safety and emergency equipmentFuel safetyWhat to do if something goes wrongCrew overboard and what to doEPIRBs and when to use themFloat plans and how to file themFirst-aid equipment and knowing how to use itPersonal comfortChapter 9: Basic Maintenance and Minor RepairsHow to tell whether your powerboat is operating properlyChoosing a good mechanicMinor repairs you can make yourselfPreventive maintenanceChapter 10: Powerboating with Friends and FamilySharing the joys of powerboatingBringing the whole familyTaking vacations afloat and extended cruisesFurther adventuresChapter 11: ResourcesIndex
