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Dinghy Cruising

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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.

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