Reeds Crew Handbook 2nd edition

An invaluable primer for new crew before going to sea, and a handy pocket-sized aide-memoire for experienced crew when under sail. * Yachting Life *There’s lots of good advice on anchoring, picking up moorings, rafting up, and mooring to harbour walls…The MOB recovery procedure is the most succinctly explained I’ve ever seen. – Dick Durham * Yachting Monthly *Will help new crew learn the ropes, and there’s plenty of useful info inside for experience sailors too. * Practical Boat Owner *An ideal Christmas gift for he (or she) who must obey * Sailing Today *If you are contemplating your first sea passage on a friend’s or relation’s boat, then get a copy and read, learn and inwardly digest. If you are that friend or relation, give your prospective novice shipmate a copy to read before you set sail. * Cruising Association Magazine *

Bill Johnson

A Cambridge-educated engineer, Bill Johnson swapped his career for long distance sailing. He stopped logging miles sailed somewhere around 50,000. A sailing instructor for ten years, focusing on the RYA courses from beginner to Yachtmaster level, Bill’s strength is in explaining tricky subjects in a clear engaging way. He is the author of Practical Skipper, Reeds Ocean Handbook and Reeds Crew Handbook.