Being caught out in a storm is every sailor's worst nightmare. Doubts and fears are hard to banish when a boat is being battered by the elements. Will the helmsman cope with the huge waves piling up behind? This book is packed with practical advice to help sailors cope, explaining how storms develop, how to avoid them, and survival tactics if they can't be avoided.

The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators.

Buying a boat can be a minefield, but a handbook like this will make it a lot easier for would-be boat owners to make sensible, informed choices.