The Voyager's Handbook: The Essential Guide to Bluewater Cruising - Tapa dura

Belongs on the bookshelf of every cruising vessel Blue Water Sailing If you are serious about that extended voyage, read 'The Voyager's Handbook' Sailing In her own journey, Beth Leonard has become not only a wonderful sailor, but also a fine teacher Cruising World Required reading. Beth Leonard is a fresh and authoritative voice SAIL 'This book will help you manage your life afloat... offering in-depth technical information based on real-life experience covering everything from finding equipment, to selecting crew members, finance, passage planning, heavy weather sailing and mid-ocean repairs.' Yachting Monthly (October 2007)

This inspirational and comprehensive handbook leads the reader step by step through choosing, planning and following the voyager's life. Whether long distance sailor or armchair cruiser; contemplating a cruise for a few months or even a year; sailing on a shoestring or a CEO's pension; this new edition is the most comprehensive, best organised and authoritative treatment of how to prepare and execute a major voyage under sail. Packed with detailed information on finding and equipping the right boat, selecting crewmembers, financing the voyage, weather forecasting, passage planning, heavy-weather sailing, staying healthy and sane, and mid-ocean repairs, The Voyager's Handbook is the ultimate resource for anyone planning, preparing for, or just dreaming about the adventure of a lifetime. 'Belongs on the bookshelf of every cruising vessel' Blue Water Sailing 'If you are serious about that extended voyage, read 'The Voyager's Handbook' Sailing