Multihull Cruising Fundamentals: The Official American Sailing Association Guide to Cruising Multihulls

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Chapters 1 through 4: Trailerable MultihullsChapter 1: Getting AcquaintedSailing KnowledgeTopside OrientationClimbing AboardTopside ConstructionDecksRiggingSteeringCabinsStabilitySailing SkillsGetting it in the WaterBacking the TrailerLaunchingMast SteppingUnfolding a TrimaranChapter 2: Getting StartedSailing KnowledgeStowage AboardA Closer LookCockpit & Deck AreaSailplansRigsThe MainsailHeadsailsMainsheetsMainsheet TravelersOuthaulsJib SheetsJib and Screacher Sheet TracksSpinnaker Sheets and GuysBarberhaulersDownhaul or CunninghamMarking SheetsDaggerboard and CenterboardsSailing SkillsEngine StartingPropeller ForcesOutboard Motor Starting ProcedureLeaving a DockManeuveringPerson Overboard DrillApproaching Parallel to a DockStopping the EngineChapter 3: Under SailSailing KnowledgeShallow Draft SailingPros and Cons of Deep Draft, Shoal Draft and BoardsEffects of WindageSailing SkillsSailing Close HauledA Close ReachBeam ReachBroad Reach and RunningJibingBack to Close HauledTackingSailing DrillsStaying on a Compass CourseChapter 4: CruisingSailing KnowledgeCapsizingPrevention: The Best CureHeavy Weather SailingTacticsHeaving-toRafting at AnchorSailing SkillsMan OverboardThe Quick StopThe Quick Stop DrillFigure 8 ReturnReefingHeave-toAnchoringAnchoring/towing BridleGetting SetAdditional Anchoring TechniquesBeachingChapters 5 through 8: Cruising CatamaransChapter 5: Getting AcquaintedSailing KnowledgeNomenclatureDecksStabilityAuxiliary Power OptionSailing SkillsEngine StartingCasting-off With a Stern WindCasting-off With a Strong But Favorable WindLeaving a Dock With Wind Blowing You Onto ItChapter 6: Getting StartedSailing KnowledgeBasic Concepts of Multihulls and Performance FeaturesShip's Systems, The Cockpit and Deck AreaSailplansRigsDaggerboards and CenterboardsTacking and TurningTurning Under PowerTying to a DockSailing SkillsManeuveringUnderstanding Twin ScrewsPractice Makes PerfectStopping at a Fixed Marker Upwind ExerciseDownwind Stopping ExerciseShifting CautionCross-wind Stopping ExerciseLeeway ExerciseTurning Radius ExerciseBacking on a Straight LinePerson OverboardLanding Parallel to a DockPerson Overboard Drill Under PowerStopping Beside a Leeward DockStopping Beside a Windward DockChapter 7: Under SailSailing KnowledgeShallow Draft SailingCruise Planning and the Shoal-Draft CatamaranEffects of WindageWeight: Carrying and Stowing GearSailing SkillsRigging and SailingJibing SequenceJibingTackingMaintaining a Compass CourseSailing DrillsFigure 8 PracticeObserving Sail PowerChapter 8: CruisingSailing KnowledgeSafetyHeavy Weather SailingCapsizingSea AnchorsThe GalleySailing SkillsCrew OverboardReefingReefing DrillHeave-toAnchoringAnchor BridlesTwo Anchor SystemsEmergency TillerEmergency Tiller ExerciseDinghiesConclusionAppendices:Appendix A: Chapter QuestionsAppendix B: Question AnswersAppendix C: GlossaryAppendix D: BibliographyIndex