Written by accomplished yacht designer and veteran offshore sailor Roger Marshall, this comprehensive guide provides all the information you need to navigate successfully through everything from a sudden cold-front squall in a local bay to a severe storm far at sea. Marshall shows you how to: Choose or upgrade a boat that can handle storms, Select gear that will keep you and your crew safe and comfortable in a blow, Protect your boat from heavy weather while moored or in its marina slip, Detect, track, and prepare for rough weather at sea, Master tactics for controlling a powerboat or sailboat in heavy winds and seas, Anticipate your boat's behavior in extreme conditions, Respond flexibly to storm conditions as they develop. Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power will give you the skills you need to weather gales with confidence. It will even prepare you for those worst-case scenarios and ultimate storms that few of us ever experience. It may just be the most important piece of safety equipment you'll ever buy for your boat. Book jacket.