Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruisers Guide
Author:   Les Weatheritt
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781574093087


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 July 2011
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruisers Guide


Overview

This updated second edition of Caribbean Passagemaking is an entertaining mine of information for the sun-soaked passage planner as well as the dreamer back home. Here is the full, vital background to help skipper and crew enjoy sailing the Caribbean islands. Topics include: -How to achieve easier passagemaking and sail in comfort -Which are the safe and easy harbors -How to spot the weather windows -Prevailing winds and currents -Ideal equipment for Caribbean waters Plus a wealth of practical, down-to-earth hints and tips.

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Author:   Les Weatheritt
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Sheridan House
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.70cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9781574093087


ISBN 10:   1574093088
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 July 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Coming to terms Chapter 2: The secret to your simple passage plan Chapter 3: The sea that flows Chapter 4: The wind that blows Chapter 5: A land that glows Chapter 6: A people to know Chapter 7: Island passages Chapter 8; Tips to easier passages Chapter 9: Island guides Chapter 10: Islands off the list Chapter 11: Staying in touch Chapter 12: Health and hazards Chapter 13: Entertainment Chapter 14: In your own wake Epilogue Appendices Index

Reviews

The word practical keeps coming to mind in describing this book...Take a copy with you and I'm sure it will be dog-eared by the time you return. --Atlantic Boating News


Author Information

From novice deckhand to trans-Atlantic navigator, Les Weatheritt, a reasearch economist, has sailed throughout the Caribbean and back-and-forth to Europe for nearly 20 years. A self-taught sailor, Les and his partner Gloria live on a 60' narrow boat near Bath in southwest England.

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