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Good Cruising: The Illustrated Essentials [Paperback]

Zora Aiken (Author), David Aiken (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1, 1997

If you are a sail- or powerboat owner who wants a quick-reference, how-to guide to coastal and inland cruising, this practical and down-to-earth advice is for you. Longtime cruisers Zora and David Aiken outline and dissect every situation you are likely to encounter while taking day trips and doing coastal cruising. They cover everything you need to get started: Reading and understanding charts; Plotting a course; Anchoring and docking safely; Negotiating traffic; Watching the weather; Communicating with boats and shore; Avoiding hazards, and much more. The book presents the basics first, followed by hard-to-come-by nuggets of wisdom and invaluable hints and tips, making it simple to find answers quickly or obtain in-depth information if needed. Tightly focused and utterly noninimidating, this is the most practical and accessible guide for the vast majority of everyday cruising boaters.

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CONFIDENCE. Whether you're heading out for your first overnighter or an extended coastal cruise, knowing what's ahead and how to del with it will make your voyage safe and enjoyable. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED: Reading and understanding charts. Plotting a course. Anchoring and docking safely. Negotiating traffic. Watching the weather. Communicating with boats and shore. Avoiding hazards. And much more.

Product Details

Paperback: 212 pages
Publisher: International Marine Publishing; First Edition edition (March 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0070007497
ISBN-13: 978-0070007499
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,625,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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