Cruising Under Sail

Many sailboat owners undertake cruises in their boats, travelling from one port to another, sometimes on a day trip and sometimes for a week or two. The aim of this book is to give novices the information to cruise safely and enjoyably, covering:

• the preparations before setting off
• assessing the sea and weather conditions
• briefing the crew
• navigating
• coping when things go wrong
• operating the boat under different and sometimes challenging conditions