Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide [Paperback]

Les Weatheritt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2004

The chain of islands from the Virgins through to the southern Caribbean is considered one of the most desirable tropical cruising grounds for any sailor. It can be sailed in comfort and confidence with only one language, one currency, a modicum of weather forecasting, and an ability to spot weather windows.

This book 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 region.

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; and a wealth of practical, down-to-earth hints and tips.

Editorial Reviews

Review

There's more than sunny beaches to enjoy in the Caribbean. Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide is a guide to planning a trip through the Caribbean islands when one is in the charge of a ship's path through the islands. For the captain of a small vessel who is planning on taking their friends and family through quite the trip through these tropical isles, with a certain degree of practicality as the focus. With tips on comfort, finding good harbors, watching the weather, and being equipped for anything, Caribbean Passagemaking is a strongly recommended pick that shouldn't be overlooked for any person who enjoys do-it-yourself travel.

 

(Midwest Book Review ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Les Weatheritt is a research economist who has been trying to get back to the Caribbean since he was a deck-hand on a schooner there at the age of 21. In 1985 he bought Petronella with the intention of trying an ocean voyage. He aborted his trip to the Azores that year after problems and spent the next decade sailing between Scandinavia and Spain. In 1994/5 he sailed the Atlantic with a crew. Petronella is still in the Caribbean and he is in no hurry to sail her back. Les is the author of Your First Atlantic Crossing published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House; SH ed edition (October 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574091964
• ISBN-13: 978-1574091960
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #817,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Caribbean Dreaming, May 12, 2007

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David Lautz (Wheaton, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide (Paperback)

For those of you who have had pipe dreams of passagemaking in the Caribbean, this guide is full of good information on everything from trade winds to currents, history, harbors, customs and much more. It contains island by island guides on how and when to go. With chapter titles like "Navigation techniques_GPS is better than a hungry pig" or "Out through a window" this book is a great read even if you never make it to the Caribbean.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars finding paradise at last, January 29, 2005

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Swedish Sven (Bequia, St Vincent) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide (Paperback)

Just the book for me. The review in Caribbean Cruising caught my eye. If they say its good, it is. I've sailed the Caribbean three seasons now and just done all the wet and nasty stuff beating north. Since getting a copy of this book in Trinidad I've got to Bequia in easy style. Oh boy, it makes the Caribbean feel like Paradise.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring me to cruise the Caribbean, March 28, 2008

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R. W. Salthouse (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide (Paperback)

This book has not only convinced me that I can take my own boat down to the Caribbean, but is helping me plan that trip. Despite being packed with lots of detailed, useful information, it is written in a lively style, with a wonderful dry sense of humor. Since I haven't yet sailed to the Caribbean, I can't vouch for the accuracy of the information, but it appears to be based on extensive experience sailing in this area. Mr. Weatheritt makes a wonderful armchair companion as I dream about leaving the rat race and sailing south next winter.