Summary

"Belongs in the bookshelf of every cruising vessel."Blue Water Sailing"If you are serious about that extended voyage, readThe Voyager's Handbook."Sailing"Every now and then a new voice emerges in the world of sailing literature that stands out, a voice that is both clear and of lasting quality. The appearance of such a new voice is something of an event, and that's what we'd call the publication ofThe Voyager's Handbook."Blue Water SailingThis inspirational and comprehensive manual leads you step by step through every aspect of choosing, planning, and following the voyager's life. Using three example boats representing three cruising lifestylesSimplicity,Moderation, andHighlifeBeth Leonard helps make your bluewater dreams come true, whether you're sailing on a shoestring or a CEO's pension.Starting with the things you can't do withoutan enthusiastic crew, a seaworthy boat, and, of course, moneyLeonard offers sage advice on how to select crewmembers who are truly committed to the voyage, how to choose the right boat for you, and how to find just the right approach to financing your voyage and making the most of every dollar spent.Managing life from a floating home and keeping that home livable, seaworthy, and safe requires you to become, among other things, the ship's purser, engineer, doctor, cook, and cruise director. You'll discover how to prepare for these new roles and put necessary equipment and arrangements in place before you untie your docklines.This exquisitely detailed guide also helps you master the skills you'll need to handle a boat at sea with a small crew, including Weather forecasting Passage planning Watchkeeping Heavy-weather sailing Emergency management Midocean repairsComplete with dozens of easy-to-use graphs and tables for quick reference, along with the hard-won wisdom of experienced cruisers,The Voyager's Handbookis the ultimate resource for anyone who is planning, preparing for, or just dreaming about a great adventure on the high seas.

Author Biography

Beth A. Leonard has won awards from the Ocean Cruising Club and the Cruising Club of America. A popular writer, she lectures around the country. She and her husband have circumnavigated the globe twice under sail, logging 85,000 blue water miles.

Foreword to the Second Edition
Foreword to the First Edition
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Essential Ingredients
Committed Crew
What Makes for Successful Crews? •
Composition of Successful Crews •
Cruising with Kids: What Age Is Best? •
Characteristics of Successful Crews •
Building Voyaging Partnerships •
Critical Elements •
Tips for Cruising with Kids •
Laying the Groundwork •
Deciding When to Go •
Timing Issues •
Timing Options •
Three Voyaging Crews
Adequate Financing
Alternatives for Financing the Dream •
Precareer: Earn as You Go •
Sabbatical: Save Enough to Finance Several Years •
Early Retirement: Stretching the Retirement Income •
Part-Time Voyaging or Working Aboard: Continuing Your Career •
How Much Does Voyaging Really Cost? •
Living Expenses •
Avoiding Budget Busters •
Annual Boat Expenses •
Capital Costs: Two Case Studies •
Discretionary and One-Off Expenses •
The Cost of Two Cruises •
How Much Boat Can You Afford? •
Refit Costs: Some Rough Figures
A Bluewater-Capable Yacht
Narrowing the Field •
What Type of Boat Do You Want? •
Steve Dashew's Hybrid Designs •
Where Do You Intend to Cruise? •
What Size Boat Will Suit You? •
The 'Average' Bluewater Voyager •
What Age Boat Will Suit Your Budget? •
Evaluating Individual Boats •
Screening Criteria: Stability and Durability •
Common Structural Problems in Older Boats •
Bluewater Survey •
Second Boats •
The Test Sail •
One Couple's Search •
The Search Process for Three Crews •
Two Boats, Two Voyages
Refitting and Equipping the Yacht for Bluewater Voyaging
Upgrading for Offshore
Common Upgrades to Older Production Boats •
Make Your Boat Watertight •
The Ins and Outs of Stainless Steel •
Improve Your Boat's Ventilation •
Improve the Anchoring Arrangements •
Revitalize the Rig •
Preventing Corrosion between Dissimilar Metals •
Problem-Proof the Engine and Propulsion System •
Modify Your Boat's Interior •
Common Electrical and Plumbing System Upgrades •
Increase Safety Above- and Belowdecks •
Upgrading Three Offshore Voyagers
Sails and Sail Handling
Offshore Sailing Realities •
Offshore Sailing Conditions •
Crew Size •
Boat Size •
Offshore Sails and Sail Handling •
Temperate and High-Latitude Passagemaking: Managing Variability •
Modern Sail Materials and Their Uses •
Modern Line Materials and Their Uses •
Trade Wind Passagemaking: Maximizing Downwind Performance •
Sail Inventory for Three Offshore Voyagers •
Additional Pretrip Preparations
Anchors, Anchoring, and Mooring ANCHORING BASICS •
Ground Tackle for the Bluewater Voyager •
Beyond Anchors and Rodes: Additional Anchoring Equipment •
Anchoring Technique •
Raising a Fouled Anchor •
Real-World Situations •
Mooring and Berthing Basics •
Lines, Fenders, and More &#
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The Voyager's Handbook The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising

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