{"title":"Bill Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eBill Johnson's works offer practical guidance and expert knowledge for sailing enthusiasts and sports adventurers alike. Whether you're navigating coastal waters or expanding your crew's expertise, his books serve as essential companions to both novice and experienced skippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003ePractical Skipper\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eReeds Crew Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, readers can expect clear, accessible instruction grounded in real-world sailing scenarios. His writing combines technical detail with an approachable style, making complex skills easier to master.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reeds-crew-handbook-2nd-edition-by-bill-johnson-9781399421782","title":"Reeds Crew Handbook 2nd edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReeds Crew Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal primer or aide-memoire for new crew, and for anyone going on a flotilla or charter holiday, or sailing aboard a friend's yacht for the weekend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth a refresher for old hands and an ideal introduction for skippers to hand to new and aspiring crew, this guide gives them all the essential knowledge they need to undertake the tasks traditionally handled by crew aboard any size of yacht, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSteering (both with a tiller and a wheel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRaising, dropping and reefing a sail\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBoat handling (using tide, wind, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandling lines (throwing, coiling, lassoing, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTying up a boat on a pontoon and against a quay wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttaching bow and stern lines and springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandling an anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsing the radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBasic first aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEssential knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in bite-sized topics in a very accessible and undaunting fashion, and packed with colour illustrations to guide crew through each task, \u003ci\u003eReeds Crew Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable primer for new crew before going to sea, and a handy pocket-sized reference for experienced crew when under sail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432100380908,"sku":"9781399421782","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399421782.jpg?v=1774556824"},{"product_id":"practical-skipper-by-bill-johnson-9781472977076","title":"Practical Skipper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you learn how to skipper a yacht, the practical courses cover a whole range of activities, from passage planning to pilotage and berthing. The way you learn about these elements on a course is usually like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe briefing:\u003c\/strong\u003e where the instructor prepares you for the exercise. He should explain what we're trying to achieve, how it’s going to work, and what the skipper and crew need to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe practical activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e you all have a go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe debriefing:\u003c\/strong\u003e afterwards, where you discuss what happened and how it went, and take notes of what to remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the course, you will have had a go at all the important stuff you have to do in the course of sailing the yacht, but you’ll probably struggle to remember all the essential bits: the all-important briefing, and the sequence of things you have to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePractical Skipper\u003c\/em\u003e is the answer. Containing all the author’s own briefing notes and concise explanations, it covers every activity a skipper will need to carry out. Using bullet points, handy checklists and simple diagrams, this book is a unique resource for all skippers – reassurance for new skippers that they haven’t forgotten something vital, and a reminder for the more experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the notes you wish you’d written when you attended your sailing course, and had to hand when revising for your exam or refreshing your knowledge later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597529596140,"sku":"9781472977076","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7f1acba41add0b0450f543e02d0d79ba.jpg?v=1778038257"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bill-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}