If you are a new crew a yacht can seem a daunting place.
There are ropes everywhere, the loo has a mind of its own and the ceiling tilts to where the walls should be.
Meanwhile, you are probably feeling a bit queasy and are worrying about the latest strong wind warning… Don’t worry! Everyone feels like this at first.
The Crew’s Pocketbook will give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more.
If you are a skipper you will realise that as soon as people step on board, they are effectively crewing.
They will immediately be drawn into casting off, tying knots, hoisting sails, winching and even steering.
It’s impossible to go over everything in your briefing, and any knowledge they can gain beforehand is a blessing.
This book was devised to be given to new crew to read before they arrive at the dock. PB 112p
Author: Davidson
Going aboard a sailing yacht for the first time is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit daunting. It introduces you to many unknowns: terra firma is left behind, the boat is propelled by something you can’t see (the wind), there are ropes everywhere and a whole new vocabulary opens up!
Your skipper will brief you on the key things you need to know, but this book is a great opportunity to learn a bit beforehand which will give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more!
Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. Devised to be read by new crew before they arrive at the boat, it is also great to keep on board as a quick and easy reference guide.
Ideal for skippers to give to anyone joining them on board for the first time. As soon as a person steps aboard they are crewing: drawn into casting off, hoisting sails, winching and even steering. It’s impossible to cover everything in your briefing, so any knowledge they can gain beforehand is a blessing and will make your yacht a happier, safer place for everyone.
Author : Time Davison
Paperback: 80 pages
CHRISTMAS ORDERS
Australia Post and our Commercial Couriers are expecting the festive season to be extra busy this year. Based on their advice, we cannot guarantee orders placed after the cut-off dates listed below will be delivered by Christmas.
To avoid disappointment place your Christmas orders as early as possible.
Overseas, offshore islands and distant mainland locations may take up to 3 or 4 weeks to deliver. Please contact your local Mail Order Department to discuss specific details relating to your situation.
SHIPPING
All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!
Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:
| State | Regular |
Express |
| ACT | 2 - 3 business days | 1 - 2 business days |
| NSW | 2 - 4 business days | 1 - 3 business days |
| NT | 4 - 13 business days | 3 - 5 business days |
| QLD | 3 -12 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| SA | 3 - 5 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| TAS | 4 - 8 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| VIC | 3 - 5 business days | 2 - 3 business days |
| WA | 5 - 10 business days | 2 - 6 business days |
* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.
Shipping rates are automatically calculated based on live quotes supplied by our shipping partners. The quote takes into consideration, the bulk of your cart, where you want it delivered and if you want express or standard shipping.
Get a shipping rate estimate by adding items to your online cart. Go to the cart by clicking on the shopping cart icon located at the top right of the page. Then enter your shipping destination information into the "Estimate Shipping and Tax" section of the shopping cart summary.
International Shipping
We are currently unable to deliver online orders outside of Australia.
If you are located outside of Australia and wish to place an order offline. Please contact our Mail Order department or send us an enquiry via the orange help bubble located at the bottom right of this page.
RETURNS
Online purchases can be returned/exchanged within 30 days. Some exclusions do apply.
Visit our Returns Policy page for details on how you can return an item.