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Summary: A fascinating perspective on voyaging
Review: What types of food are available in what markets? How much more time does it really take to maintain a gold-plated, gadget-laden boat than a stripped to essentials cheapie? What kind of equipment should you take, and what will it take out of you? How can you deal with a wife or husband who doesn't have the enthusiasm you do for cruising the world? Many of the answers to these questions will surprise, intrigue and fascinate you. She gives us the news, good and bad, in a straightforward and engaging style. An easy must-read and a well-earned five stars.
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Summary: a good writer, but does she have enough experience?
Review: When I first saw this book and read the reviews I felt that no publisher would spend this much and produce a book that looked this good unless it was either written by someone who knew what she was writing about, or made it clear that her ideas were only opinions, not based firmly on real hard earned experience. A three year sailing experience limited to one boat does not seem to make this woman an expert - especially on the matter of real seamanship, heavy weather, and such. I'd say this is a good look at a really easy voyage using the trade winds, not too much happened to test the people or boat. But it definitely is not a handbook and people looking for real serious seamanship advise should look elsewere. I did agree with many of the ideas presented here, just wish the author had stuck to what she really knew, not tried to write the complete handbook. voyage.
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Summary: If you've dreamed of offshore voyaging...
Review: When other boats scurry back to to their berths just ahead of the setting sun, you want to keep sailing. You want your tracks to be the only ones on a perfect sand beach of a deserted tropical island. You want to see the green flash, taste coconut milk from the husk, watch the fish dance at dusk, and share a feast with new friends from other cultures. This book can help you get there. In five sections, this book covers everything I wish I'd known before my partner and I embarked on our 36,000 nautical mile circumnavigation: 1. The Essential Ingredients - an enthusiastic crew, an offshore-capable boat and enough money. 2. Equipping the Yacht for Bluewater Voyaging - all the equipment you'll need to add before you leave from anchors to frying pans. 3. Liveaboard Skills - From maintenance to keeping your boat watertight. 4. Shorthanded Passagemaking Skills - From weather to watchkeeping. 5. Foreign Savvy - Bureaucracy, mail, money, markets and enjoying foreign cultures while keeping the home fires burning.
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