Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors

From one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook is an indispensable resource for experienced and beginning cruisers alike. With the help of more than 750 drawings and photographs, Nigel Calder addresses the concerns of both coasta [...]
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From one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook is an indispensable resource for experienced and beginning cruisers alike. With the help of more than 750 drawings and photographs, Nigel Calder addresses the concerns of both coastal and offshore cruisers. He walks them through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, and he provides a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing. The first half of the book concentrates on how to select and set up a boat for cruising. Drawing upon his years of experience, Calder explains how to appraise a boat's suitability for cruising; the factors influencing workable deck and interior layouts and organization; the relative merits of different boat systems in cruising applications, and much more. In the second half, he focuses on essential skills for successful coastal and offshore cruising, including boat handling; navigation; anchoring; reading the weather; and a host of specific issues associated with long-term and long-distance cruising.