Dinghy Cruising [Paperback]

Margaret Dye (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2006

Dinghy cruising is a magical way of exploring new coastlines and
experiencing nature at close quarters. For families or solo sailors
alike, it offers memorable adventure at affordable cost and with the
freedom to pull up at any time on any beach or riverbank that looks
alluring.

Here, Margaret Dye shares the knowledge gained from many years'
hard-won experience to help others enjoy the experience of cruising in
a dinghy to the full. With its practical advice on how to prepare and
equip the boat and tips on how best to cruise in a dinghy, this book
will appeal to anyone of any age who longs for the freedom to go where
they like when they like on the water.

'Inspirational stuff for lovers of small boats.' Classic Boat
'The ultimate textbook for? adventuring by dinghy.' Cruising

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A classic."—Cruising magazine

 

"The third edition of this wonderfully interesting book on small boat cruising. A very practical guide to all aspects of owning a dinghy and getting the maximum enjoyment out of it. Fantastic stuff for anyone who owns a dinghy or small boat or is thinking of buying one."—Gaffers Log

About the Author

Margaret Dye is well known for the adventurous cruising she and her
husband Frank have enjoyed in their Wayfarer dinghy around the UK,
Europe, North America, and Canada, including a North Sea Crossing to
Norway and Iceland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Adlard Coles; 3 edition (September 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713679344
• ISBN-13: 978-0713679342
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,022,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small on size but big on information, March 29, 2008

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RR1000 "Variable Interests" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dinghy Cruising (Paperback)

What is a great little book! The author has spent an extensive amount of time touring various the world in what is by today's standards a tiny little boat. In the manner of a field guide she makes a great number of sensible suggestions for the best ways to camp, sail, prepare, provision and generally live in a 16 footer. It's a lovely book to dip in and out of - I've had it in my briefcase for the last three weeks and find myself often reading a chapter over coffee. Well written and thoughtfully put together, it's a triumph for minimalism in these overly 'geared up' times.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dinghy Sailing ...An ultimate adventure, July 27, 2010

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Richard W. Frye "Capt. Ahab" (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dinghy Cruising (Paperback)

Wonderfully written and illustrated, and this book should enlighten everyone that has ever sailed or wanted to sail a small sailboat into a wonderful and exciting world of boating of a different kind....especially women. A great way to explore, meet new friends, have great adventures, and enjoy small boat sailing at it's best. Our wonderful coastlines, lakes, bay, rivers, and waterways are waiting for the dinghy sailors to show that BIG is not always best! Plus you can go many places where others cannot. Almost any small sailboat can be adapted for some type of extended cruising whether for an overnighter or a month long adventure afloat! This I know for a fact because I've done this myself many times being raised on the coast and have a love for sailing. My adventures are called Backpacking on Water! RWF