Reeds 9-Language Handbook

Being able to communicate with the local people is very important – whether it is to ask for a berth, a spare part or where the nearest chandlery or supermarket is. So, with this book, even if your pronunciation is a bit out, you should still be able to make yourself understood, quickly and efficiently, which makes this dictionary a vital part of your cruising kit.

The pocket dictionary is centred around clear, colour, annotated diagrams, such as parts of the rig and engine, in each nautical subject area, and makes it very easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry about the language barrier. It covers general terms, such as 'port' and 'starboard', as well as technical words relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance. Other topics include navigation, weather, seamanship, requesting help, medical emergencies, safety equipment, numbers and time.

Whether you're a keen offshore sailor, motorboater or even an armchair boating enthusiast, Reeds 9-Language Handbook is a handy reference tool that will help expand both your ability to communicate and your horizons.

Table of conents

CONTENTS
Introduction

1 The boat
Parts of the boat – yachts
Parts of the boat – dinghies
Parts of the boat – motorboats & RIBS
Types of boat, including hull shapes & keels
Boat construction – GRP, metal & ferro
Boat construction – wooden boats
Deck & deck gear
Types of rig
Parts of the rig
Standing & running rigging
Sail types
Accommodation – general
Accommodation – galley
Accommodation – nav area
Accommodation – saloon

2 Under way
Knots & splices
Points of sail
Setting sails & trim
Manoeuvring under sail
Heavy weather sailing
Launching & retrieving boats
Racing
Manoeuvring under power
Berthing alongside & stern-to
Mooring to a buoy
Anchors & anchoring
In port/harbour
Buying basic supplies
Charts & chartwork
Buoys
Dangers
Tides
Navigation lights
Weather
Beaufort scale

3 Maintenance & repairs
Essential tools
Laying up & launching
GRP boat maintenance
Paint & varnish work
Woodworking tools
Wooden boat repairs
Timber & metal types
Metalwork
Parts of the engine
Engine checks & problems
Engineer's toolbox & spares
Props & shaft
Outboards
Steering
Hydraulic steering
Water systems
Gas system
Heating systems
Electrical supply
Electrician's toolbox & spares
Winches
Sail & rigging repairs

4 Emergencies
Safety equipment
Emergency problems
Parts of the body
Injuries & illness
First aid kit

5 General reference
Directions
Clothing
Numbers & times
Countries & nationalities
Weights & measures
Index

Reviews

“In a handy new pocket-sized format, this illustrated boating dictionary in nine languages covers an the topics and terms boaters will need to refer to when abroad... a vital part of the boat's cruising kit. Whether you're a keen offshore sailor, motorboater or even an armchair yacht enthusiast, then the Reeds 9-Language Handbook is a handy reference tool that will help expand both your ability to communicate and your horizons.”

– Michael Howorth, thehoworths.com