Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (Pb)

Whether you're a coastal or offshore cruiser, you'll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, -- walks you through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing.

The first half of the book includes an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for cruising
ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and organization
how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for cruising
and how to install gear for trouble free operation.

The book's second half teaches you boat handling skills
core navigational expertise
anchoring techniques
weather understanding
heavy weather expertise
and specific skills for long-term and long-distance cruising.