{"title":"Peter Bruce","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Bruce's books offer unparalleled insight into the challenges and triumphs of sailing, with a particular emphasis on mastering the elements aboard a vessel. His writing blends practical advice with vivid storytelling, making complex concepts accessible to sailors of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging narratives that explore not just the mechanics of the sport, but also the spirit and resilience required to navigate heavy weather. His work stands as a valuable resource for anyone passionate about the sea and the sport of sailing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heavy-weather-sailing-8th-edition-by-martin-thomas-9781472992604","title":"Heavy Weather Sailing 8th edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor over 50 years \u003ci\u003eHeavy Weather Sailing\u003c\/i\u003e has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club Martin Thomas brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather. Contributors range from Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Alex Whitworth, and Dag Pike to Larry and Lin Pardey, Matt Sheahan, and Andrew Claughton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe expert advice section has been updated in line with current thinking, with major new additions tackling preventing or coping with lightning strikes, navigating in heavy weather with both paper and electronic charts, the choice and use of tenders in severe weather, and special problems faced by the new generation of foiled cruising boats. For the first time, the book also covers the unique challenges presented by weather in high latitudes, with more yachts crossing the Drake Passage and attempting the North West Passage. These revisions ensure that \u003ci\u003eHeavy Weather Sailing\u003c\/i\u003e is as relevant, useful, and instructive for today’s sailor venturing offshore as it ever was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the definitive book for crews of any size contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world, whether racing or cruising. It gives a clear message regarding the preparations required and the tactics to consider when it comes on to blow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47420736831724,"sku":"9781472992604","price":88.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91vampAHxbL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774393826"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-bruce.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}