Tropical Cruising Handbook Contributor(s): Smaalders, Mark (Author), Des Rochers, Kim (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071440305 ISBN-13: 9780071440301 Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2004 * Out of Print * Annotation: The Only Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Low-Latitude Cruising. "Tropical Cruising Handbook" provides everything you need to know about sailing the world's tropical oceans, including: Weather patterns and sea conditions, generally and region by region Reef navigation, anchoring, and other key tropical seamanship skills Tropical passage planning and passagemaking Equipping a boat for tropical sailing Maintaining gear in tropical environments And much more "What strikes me most is the wide knowledge and hard-earned experience that inform every page, and the smart, straightforward writing."--Tim Queeney, "Ocean Navigator" "An indispensable addition to the cruising yacht's technical library."--"Boat Books" (New Zealand) "Will have a permanent home on our boat. . . . Thoroughly recommended."--"Cruising Helmsman" "Don't go cruising in the tropics without "Tropical Cruising Handbook.""--"The Islands' Weekly" "Condenses much of the information you'll need into one compact source."--"Good Old Boat" Yacht designer and geographer Mark Smaalders has been sailing for more than twenty-five years. Kim des Rochers is a geographer and editor. They live in New Caledonia, where they sail their 35-foot wooden sloop "Nomad." Visit them online at www.tropicalcruisinghandbook.com. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Sailing - Sports & Recreation | Boating - Transportation | Navigation |
Dewey: 797.124 |
LCCN: 2001005030 |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 7.36" W x 9.29" L (1.95 lbs) 376 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: The Only Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Low-Latitude Cruising. Tropical Cruising Handbook provides everything you need to know about sailing the world's tropical oceans, including:
What strikes me most is the wide knowledge and hard-earned experience that inform every page, and the smart, straightforward writing.--Tim Queeney, Ocean Navigator An indispensable addition to the cruising yacht's technical library.--Boat Books (New Zealand) Will have a permanent home on our boat. . . . Thoroughly recommended.--Cruising Helmsman Don't go cruising in the tropics without Tropical Cruising Handbook.--The Islands' Weekly Condenses much of the information you'll need into one compact source.--Good Old Boat |
Contributor Bio(s): Smaalders, Mark: - Mark Smaalders (Canada) is a yacht designer and geographer. He has written articles on boat design and repair, seamanship, and cruising for magazines worldwide. Kim des Rochers (Canada) is a geographer who has published articles on environmental cultural issues and cruising topics. |
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