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Overview
Herb Payson, the author whose cruising exploits were told in Blown Away and You Can't Blow Home Again, has distilled over 20 years of sailing experience into the perfect compendium for those who are contemplating liveaboard cruising, sailors with some experience in day sailing, and all those sailors who read for information and fun.Synopsis
In 50 chapters, the author covers everything from Really Getting Started to What is it Really Like Out There?, from Different Rigs to Motor Mechanics, from My Wife Doesn't Want to GO to Cruising with Kids...
Booknews
Combines great advice for those contemplating live-aboard cruising with stories and anecdotes from the author's 20 years of sailing, loosely following a question-and-answer format. Offers practical suggestions and philosophical asides on getting started, building and buying a boat, water and fuel, maintenance, navigation, cooking and provisions, and planning a cruise, with details on costs of equipment, supplies, and insurance. Includes tips for cruising with pets and kids, earning money while cruising, and how to convince a reluctant spouse to go on a cruise. Contains b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.