Description
This guide, updated and expanded for its second edition, is invaluable for all aspiring or already-enthusiastic dinghy cruisers, showing how to get started and how to expand your horizons. The information and advice is interwoven with wonderfully evocative stories of the author's adventures afloat, from idyllic weeks pottering around secluded rivers and coastlines to hair-raising voyages to remote islands. The text covers: Finding a good boat; Fitting out for daysailing; Boatcraft under engine and oar; Mooring and anchoring; Preparing for open water; Out at sea; Coastal navigation; Dinghy homemaking; Keeping comfortable and safe. And for this new edition, an account of the author's first capsize, new material on electronics and clothing, and more information on boat designs. Illustrated throughout with inspirational colour photos and helpful illustrations, this book shows just why small boats are the perfect passport to remote and beautiful places.
Details
Experience nature in its purest form with The Dinghy Cruising Companion 2nd edition. This book takes you on a journey into the fringes of the wilderness, where you'll explore new coastlines and live life on your own terms. With just a small boat, a fair wind, and a sense of adventure, you'll find contentment like never before.
Dinghy cruising offers a unique and cost-effective way to get up close and personal with nature. Navigate where larger boats can't reach, and sleep under canvas either on board or ashore. It's boating stripped down to its most basic form, and that's what makes it truly special. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this updated and expanded guide has everything you need to know.
Immerse yourself in the author's evocative stories of sailing adventures, from peaceful weeks exploring secluded rivers and coastlines to daring voyages to remote islands. But this book is more than just tales; it also provides practical information and advice. Discover how to find the perfect boat, outfit it for daysailing, and master boatcraft under engine and oar. Learn the art of mooring and anchoring, and prepare yourself for open water and coastal navigation. From dinghy homemaking to staying comfortable and safe, this guide covers it all.
With an account of the author's first capsize and new material on electronics and clothing, this second edition is even more valuable. The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful photos and helpful illustrations, showcasing why small boats are the ultimate gateway to remote and breathtaking locations.
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure? Get your copy of The Dinghy Cruising Companion 2nd edition today and discover the joys of dinghy cruising like never before.
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