An exploration of loss and survival by one of America's finest nautical writers After the Storm is John Rousmaniere's most ambitious work ever, the unique expression of a master storyteller and authority on seamanship who has survived storms at sea. Each of the book's stories of seafaring disastermany little known, all exciting and of deep human interestpresents a broad human drama. Rousmaniere tells of the hopes and choices that put these sailors in harm's way. He takes readers into the gales themselves with authoritative knowledge of horrific weather and the split-second decisions that seamen must make. Finally, he explores the consequences of these disasters for survivors, rescuers, families, communities, and in some cases nations. The pursuit of these elusive strands leads the reader deep into our ambivalent relationship with the sea as both "destroyer and preserver."

After the Storm : True Stories of Disaster and Recovery at Sea

Sports & Outdoors

ROUSMANIERE, John

Water Sports

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

"Vivid, wise, and heartfelt. The crowning achievement of one of America's foremost sailing writers." --Nathaniel Philbrick, National Book Award-winning author of In the Heart of the Sea "As captivating as it is unusual. Rousmaniere's descriptions of hurricanes and shipwrecks are among the best in the literature of the sea, but his book is far more than a sea story." --Philip Caputo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Rumor of War and The Voyage After the Storm is John Rousmaniere's most ambitious work ever, the unique expression of a master storyteller. Each of the book's stories of seafaring disaster--many little known, all of deep human interest--tells of the hopes and choices that put these sailors in harm's way and shows us the immense and unopposable power of the sea. After the Storm combines all the harrowing twists of the best adventure writing with a search for meaning on multiple levels.

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

The essential information boaters need--onboard and at their fingertips On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic, designed for onboard quick reference. Quick Guides are:  Hinged and laminated for durability and resistance to water damage  Carefully organized with color illustrations for instant, easy answers  Ideal for emergency situations with an at-your-fingertips format  Just right for tight quarters, where space is an issue

Emergencies on Board: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides)

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

The essential information boaters need--onboard and at their fingertips On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic, designed for onboard quick reference. Quick Guides are: <ul>
<li>Hinged and laminated for durability and resistance to water damage </li>
<li>Carefully organized with color illustrations for instant, easy answers </li>
<li>Ideal for emergency situations with an at-your-fingertips format </li>
<li>Just right for tight quarters, where space is an issue </li>
</ul>

Heavy Weather Sailing (Captain's Quick Guides)

Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions 
The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about: 
<ul>
<li>Boat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet </li>
<li>Sail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill Gladstone </li>
<li>Using Nautical Charts--Bob Sweet </li>
<li>Using GPS--Bob Sweet </li>
<li>Using VHF and SSB Radios--Bob Sweet </li>
<li>Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns--Charlie Wing </li>
<li>Knots, Splices, and Line Handling--Charlie Wing </li>
<li>Anchoring--Peter Nielsen </li>
<li>Onboard Weather Forecasting--Bob Sweet </li>
<li>Heavy Weather Sailing--John Rousmaniere </li>
<li>Diesel Engine Care and Repair--Nigel Calder </li>
<li>Emergencies On Board--John Rousmaniere </li>
<li>Emergency First Aid On Board--Richard Clinchy </li>
</ul>

The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship: A Quick-Reference Guide for Sail and Power

Business & Money

WING, Charlie

Gladstone, Bill

Clinchy, Richard A.

Nielsen., Peter

CALDER, Nigel

Sweet, Robert J.

Management & Leadership

In August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back. It began in fine weather, then suddenly became a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, sixty-knot storm swept across the North Atlantic with a speed that confounded forecasters, slamming into the fleet with epic fury. For twenty hours, 2,500 men and women were smashed by forty-foot breaking waves, while rescue helicopters and lifeboats struggled to save them. By the time the race was over, fifteen people had died, twenty-four crews had abandoned ship, five yachts had sunk, 136 sailors had been rescued, and only 85 boats had finished the race. John Rousmaniere was there, and he tells the tragic story of the greatest disaster in the history of yachting as only one who has sailed through the teeth of a killer storm can. With a new introduction by the author.

Fastnet Force 10

Norton

Tells the story of the Cup from the first race in 1851 through the most recent ones in 1988, highlighting the history of yacht racing over more than a century

A Picture History of the America's Cup

Mystic Seaport Museum Inc

One of America's most ambitious and successful racing sailboat skippers discusses his races, the prerequisites and techniques for winning, yachting controversies, and the personalities of fellow champions

No Excuse to Lose: Winning Yacht Races With Dennis Connor

Conner, Dennis

W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

In August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back. It began in fine weather, then suddenly became a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, sixty-knot storm swept across the North Atlantic with a speed that confounded forecasters, slamming into the fleet with epic fury. For twenty hours, 2,500 men and women were smashed by forty-foot breaking waves, while rescue helicopters and lifeboats struggled to save them. By the time the race was over, fifteen people had died, twenty-four crews had abandoned ship, five yachts had sunk, 136 sailors had been rescued, and only 85 boats had finished the race. John Rousmaniere was there, and he tells the tragic story of the greatest disaster in the history of yachting as only one who has sailed through the teeth of a killer storm can. With a new introduction by the author.

Fastnet, Force 10

Miscellaneous

A look at the world's premier event in yachting competition discusses the history of the America's Cup race and the individuals and vessels that have taken part

America's Cup Book 1851-1983

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After the Storm : True Stories of Disaster and Recovery at Sea

After the Storm : True Stories of Disaster and Recovery at Sea

Emergencies on Board: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides)

Heavy Weather Sailing (Captain's Quick Guides)

The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship: A Quick-Reference Guide for Sail and Power

Fastnet Force 10

A Picture History of the America's Cup

No Excuse to Lose: Winning Yacht Races With Dennis Connor

Fastnet, Force 10

America's Cup Book 1851-1983