The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South: The Thornless Path to Windward

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Book Synopsis: This is the Tenth and last Edition of the popular directions for sailing south to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. For more than twenty years Van Sant repeatedly surveyed nearly 200 anchorages between Florida and South America. He racked up well over 80,000 sea miles doing it, mostly single-handed. Why? You’ll find some interesting answers in his book of stories, Margarita Cat, but essentially, he did it because he liked doing it. Sailing up and down the chain of islands so much and so often, he got to looking for shorter and easier ways to navigate between each link in the chain, and he kept refining detailed nav plans for every leg. He has systematically taken the thorns out of the route they used to call the Thorny Path. For example, he exploits the calming effects on wind and sea which result from land cooling on each side of an inter-island passage. Applying his many methods, both sail and power can make safe, comfortable and pleasant progress even against normally impenetrable trade winds and seas. Passages South offers an illustrated manual of instruction for specific passages and harbors down islands as well as a cruising guide for the Greater Antilles islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It has sailed aboard tens of thousands of boats passaging between the Americas. It should sail with you too.

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The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South: The Thornless Path to Windward

Looking for the ultimate sailing guide to the Bahamas and the Caribbean? Look no further than the tenth and last edition of "The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South: The Thornless Path to Windward". Authored by the experienced sailor Van Sant, this book is a treasure trove of invaluable insights and detailed navigation plans.

Van Sant has spent over twenty years meticulously surveying nearly 200 anchorages between Florida and South America, accumulating an impressive 80,000 sea miles. His passion for sailing and his desire to explore every possible shortcut led him to develop innovative techniques for navigating the Thorny Path, ultimately making it smoother and more accessible.

One of Van Sant's groundbreaking discoveries lies in harnessing the cooling effects on wind and sea resulting from land formations around inter-island passages. By leveraging these natural elements, both sail and power vessels can effortlessly make progress against the traditionally challenging trade winds and rough seas.

Whether you are an experienced sailor or a novice setting off on your first voyage, "Passages South" is an illustrated manual of instruction that will guide you through specific passages and harbors down islands. Additionally, it serves as a comprehensive cruising guide for the enchanting Greater Antilles islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.

Thousands of boats have already utilized the wisdom found within "Passages South". And now, it's your turn. Sail the Caribbean with confidence and ease by equipping yourself with the knowledge and expertise offered within the pages of this must-have sailing companion.

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