this book about boats, ships and the sea attempts to explain in practical terms what the ocean is really like, why boats behave as they do, and what the average skipper can do to make any voyage safer more comfortable. it is an outstanding resourse for both the recreational sailor and those in the shiping business who would like to learm more about the behaviour of the ocean and the response of the craft that ply it. A deck officer's standard text book. 440 pages. Numerous photo's drawings and graphs. HB.