Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Current, inspiring, a must read if you are dreaming of going coastal or offshore cruising Cruising for Cowards is practical, invaluable resource for both veterans and newcomers to the cruising life. Buying a new boat? Have equipment or provisioning concerns? Feel ambivalent about boating? Cruising for Cowards is packed with information from experienced cruisers. It includes design and construction criteria, electronics and communications choices and electrical information. It gives equipment and maintenance suggestions for on deck and below; provisioning and health suggestions; safety at sea and security information; route planning and weather, tips for arrival and travel ashore; information for children and pets; and much more that will make cruising for all on board a guaranteed success. This is a candid readable book with Harold Allanson's cartoons delightfully realistic of the lifestyle.