Introduction: preparation and anticipation 1 The Boat Choice of boat -Coastal voyages -Ocean passages -Shallow waters -High Latitudes Boat preparation The vessel -Hull -Alarms -Companionway & washboards -Lockers -Hatches -Jackstays and tethers -Stowage -Bilge pumps -Engine Rigging and sails -Removable inner forestay -Headsails and storm jib -Reefed mainsail -Trysail & deep reefed mainsail Safety Equipment - Liferaft -Lifejackets -Flares -Fire extinguishers -Man overboard retrieval Drogues - Single drogues -Series drogues -Drogue attachment points 2 The Crew Choice of crew Food Warmth Watch system Crew quarters 3 The Voyage Plan Charts & navigation Weather & forecasting Communications 4 When rough weather approaches The boat The crew 5 Storm Tactics Apparent wind Wind and waves Lee shore Shortening sail Sailing off the wind Heaving-to Lying a' hull Running before the storm Sea anchors Drogues Chafe 6 Seeking Refuge Anchoring Mooring Lying alongside Entering harbour 7 Calamities at Sea Loss of steering Crew overboard Dismasting Fire Capsize Holed vessel Sinking vessel Calling for help Abandoning ship Glossary Index.