Delius Klasing, Heavy Weather Sailing

The book Heavy Weather Sailing by Peter Bruce conveys the latest findings in the field of heavy weather sailing and is one of the most outstanding works that the sailing and motorboat world has to offer. The storm-tested ocean sailor gained extensive experience of sailing in heavy weather during his service in the Royal Navy. Numerous regatta victories, including the Admiral's Cup and the infamous Fastnet Race in 1979, earned him the reputation of being one of the world's best skippers in storm races.

The first part of the book, the theory and technique section, explains the behaviour of sailing and motor yachts as well as monohulls and multihulls in heavy seas and presents the respective heavy weather tactics. There is also a chapter on heavy weather tactics with rigid-hull inflatable boats. Equipment such as masts, trysails, sea and drift anchors are discussed in terms of their suitability and use in heavy weather and the latest findings and developments are presented.

The second part of the book is dedicated to the practical side of things and serves to find out which methods can be used to safely weather strong and hurricane-like storms. Several authors describe severe weather events in exciting, sometimes spectacular reports. Peter Bruce carefully analyses and comments on each report. Peter Bruce tries to find answers to the questions: Why did the yachts behave so differently? Were there mistakes in the ship's command? What led to spectacular sinkings?

- 400 pages, 41 graphics, 24 maps, 8 tears
- Format 18cm x 25 cm, hardback with dust jacket