John Vigor

With a Foreword by Don Casey, Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics ...it is always interesting and very readable. (Sailing) Filled with practical advice, this book is a winner. (The Ensign) Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two. (Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal) This book is easy to read. It imparts some very valuable information in a fun package. (Good Old Boat) This is a great reference book for those just entering the world of sailing, and entertaining. (Latitudes & Attitudes) "Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two."--Soundings Galley mailing to trade publications and long-lead media • Promotion on NetGalley • Select author appearances • Finished book mailings to national and regional print, digital and broadcast media • Outreach to major national and regional boating and sailing media such as Yachting Journal, Practical Sailor, Boating, Latitude 38, Cruising World, Sailing World, etc.

Is this an entertaining book?The Practical Mariner’s Book of Knowledge is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful. In its alphabetical organization that juxtaposes wildly disparate entries, you can read about the derivation of fi gureheads where you turned to for recommended thicknesses of fiberglass hulls. In betweenthe whimsy, however, is the essence of centuries of seafaring experience distilled into a concise reference for sailors and powerboaters. There may be no substitute for a lifetime of experience, but this book is the next best thing. It should be kept at the navigation station and on every boat.Inside you will find information that is otherwise scattered through dozens of volumes. If you can't find what you want quickly from the table of contents, there's an exhaustive subject index. If you need more precise data than a rule of thumb can provide, you may very well find it among the 16 appendix tables, which are also indexed.You'll find rules of thumb for:Changing a boat's nameTowing the safest wayBurial at seaPreventing wood rotHull thicknessAnchoring rightsJib sizeCuring mast vibrationTime taken for boat tasksSurvival rationsAnd a lot more: open it up and get lost in the sage advice and witty wisdom that will make you long for the sea."The perfect, practical gift to give or receive." -- The Ensign". . . reads like a lively conversation with a friendly, seasoned pro." -- Lakeland Boating

Details a journey of conscience and courage that took John and his family from Durban, past the aptly named Cape of Storms, around the treacherous Cape of Good Hope, and across the open Atlantic and the equator to a new home in the United States. After making land in Florida, John and his family eventually made their home in Washington State, sailing the waters of Puget Sounds.

“Vigor is one of the finest boating writers of our time.”--Cruising World“You name it, it’s in here. Covers every boating situation. This book is both informative and entertaining.”--Latitudes & Attitudes“John Vigor is the answer guy if you’re having onboard arguments about nautical terminology or the science of sailing in general, and his new book lives up to the promise in its title.”--Good Old BoatWhether it’s boat maintenance, navigation, boat handling in all kinds of weather, or the physics of how boats function, every sailor and powerboater needs a comprehensive go-to source for specialized information. Now you have it with The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating:Addresses virtually every aspect of powerboating and sailing in 500 entriesCovers seamanship and boat handling, navigation, routine boat maintenance, boat design and building, and nautical reference data Ranges from vital techniques--such as recovering overboard crew and measuring distances off--to essential concepts like reading the water and sky and evaluating a boat’s seaworthinessIncludes numerous cross-references and an exhaustive index to direct you quickly to the right entry and to unify related topicsMakes delightful browsing as well as a source of sound guidance for practically any boating situation

Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics.

All sailors want to believe their boats can go anywhere and stand up to anything. Who knows when you might get caught by bad weather? It's enough to worry about your own responses without worrying about the safety of your boat. "The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat" explains feature by feature how you can refit your boat for worry-free bluewater voyaging. Take the unique diagnostic questionnaire to determine whether your boat is capable of offshore sailing, then let John Vigor show you step by step how to get there, as he covers everything from structural modifications and reinforcements to rigging, engines, systems, and gear.Whether you're planning an offshore voyage or just dreaming of one, "The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat" is the perfect guide. 'An invaluable resource. Vigor's practical wisdom gives you the know-how and confidence to prepare your boat for the sea' - "Cruising World". 'Not only hands us practical advice in a clear format but also the hope that an offshore voyage is fully within our grasp if we are willing to follow his roadmap' - "Good Old Boat". 'Vigor's questionnaire offers hard-to-find, honest evaluations of whether or not a boat is bluewater capable. This clear, objective reference will make fearless, prudent skippers' - "Mariner".