Sailing to the Mediterranean or the Caribbean can easily be achieved with forethought & preparation. Stillwell has made these trips himself & keeps his boat in the Caribbean, although he lives & works in England. This book is the result of his experience & lays the foundations for initial planning & preparations. It covers the boat, the crew, the modifications for long distance passage making, & a host of useful observations about sailing & keeping a boat far from home. Contents: keels, seaworthiness, engines & associated worries, the power game, living on board, emergencies & safety at sea, & much more. Drawings, maps & photos.
--This text refers to an alternate
Hardcover
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