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Water Sports - Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors

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Book Synopsis: The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat. Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual -- walks you through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing. The first half of the book includes an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat’s suitability for cruising; ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and organization; how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for cruising; and how to install gear for trouble-free operation. The book’s second half teaches you boat handling skills; core navigational expertise; anchoring techniques; weather understanding; heavy weather expertise; and specific skills for long-term and long-distance cruising.

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In Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook, you'll find the ultimate guide for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat. Whether you're a coastal or offshore cruiser, this comprehensive and helpful book will address your most pressing concerns with expert knowledge and know-how. Nigel Calder, renowned marine how-to author, provides a thorough exploration of the technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment. With this handbook, you'll gain the skills necessary for safe and enjoyable sailing.

Discover an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for cruising. Get ideas for workable deck and interior layouts and organization, ensuring maximum efficiency and comfort on your sailboat. Learn how to choose and configure suitable boat systems, and install gear for trouble-free operation. With Nigel Calder's guidance, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your boat's equipment and systems.

But that's not all! Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook also provides valuable boat handling skills, core navigational expertise, anchoring techniques, and weather understanding. You'll learn how to navigate through heavy weather and develop the specific skills required for long-term and long-distance cruising. With this handbook as your companion, you'll sail with confidence and expertise.

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