What a marine surveyor needs to know about surveying sails – new


handy guide published Ian Nicolson HonMIIMS has written over 20 books and many articles on design, construction, operation and handling of small marine craft. He is perfectly placed to apply his knowledge and experience to the subject of sail surveying. The aim of the Surveying Sails handy guide is to give a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge required by a marine surveyor to satisfactorily undertake this important task. The guide is depicted with 16 beautifully hand-drawn sketches and diagrams - a Nicolson trade mark - to explain what a surveyor should be looking for, with hints and tips. He explores where to carry out sail surveys, what to look for and how to report it. As well as reviewing the different types of sails, including mizzens, genoas and storm jibs, Ian also talks about sail cloths, battens and roller furling gear.


What a marine surveyor needs to know about surveying sails is priced at £20 plus postage and packaging in paperback, or less if purchased in eBook format. It is available from the IIMS web site at http:// bit.ly/2uxuY7k or call the office to place your order on +44 23 9238 5223.


IIMS training videos


IIMS has been publishing Conference and seminar videos on the web site and also available to view freely on its YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/2c7Vpuz; so that is nothing new. However, IIMS has now launched a Pay Per View section on the website where much longer, in depth training videos can be purchased. By purchasing a video, you get a full copy to keep. The collection will grow, but for now consists of two videos made by IIMS.


Report Writing Online Seminar This three-hour seminar, featuring a lot of new content, brings the art of report writing bang up to date and aims to provide the essential information that a yacht and small craft surveyor needs to consider when gathering the information and then compiling his/her report. For more info see https://bit.ly/2pJ7NoF.


How to conduct a complete mast and rigging survey Using a series of photos, Kim Skov-Nielsen delivers an informative masterclass on the subject of inspecting and surveying masts and rigs using his extensive knowledge, gained over many years. He talks about how to inspect the mast and rigging, when to inspect it, what to expect as you inspect and what specifically to look for and where. He also speaks about how to include the findings and recommendations in the report as well as caveats. In his presentation, Kim touches on all types of rigging from rope to galvanised steel wire to carbon, as well as looking at different types of masts too, whilst reminding surveyors to keep a clear focus on their personal safety. For more info see https://bit. ly/2qFofHd.


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