Handbook of Offshore Cruising: The Dream and Reality of Modern Ocean Sailing

Every serious sailor dreams of the great adventure of offshore cruising. In this comprehensive guide, Jim Howard, who has been cruising the oceans of the world for many years, shares the knowledge & skills necessary to turn the dream into reality. For easy reference, this important new handbook is divided into four parts: the boat, the systems & equipment, the voyage & in port. All the important topics for planning extensive offshore cruises are covered: building or buying a boat for offshore cruising, size considerations, rig & hull design, cruising multihulls, construction materials, spars & rigging, deck layout & equipment, cockpit, below decks, engines, plumbing, electronics, sails, self-steering systems, stowage, routine at sea, heavy weather sailing, navigation, safety, harbors & anchorages, security, maintenance, health & psychological aspects of sailing.Howard, Jim is the author of 'Handbook of Offshore Cruising: The Dream and Reality of Modern Ocean Sailing' with ISBN 9780924486357 and ISBN 092448635X.