Knots, Splices, and Line Handling Captain's Quick Guides

The essential information every boater needs--onboard and at your fingertipsOn the water, when questions arise, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's QuickGuides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated QuickGuide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic. This on-the-spot reference is ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.Designed for onboard quick reference each QuickGuide includes: 14 panels of concise information yet has a folded size of just 4" x 9" Hinged, laminated construction makes them durable and waterproof Carefully organized and richly illustrated in color for instant, easy answers At-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations Just right for tight quarters, where space is an issue

Charlie Wing earned his U.S. Coast Guard captain's license in the early 1990s. His frustration with available study guides led him to create Get Your Captain's License. A former Bowdoin College physics professor and research scientist for NASA, Wing has a reputation for demystifying complex topics.