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Cruising: A Skippers Guide

Handling under sail and power, passage making and crew dynamics: everything a sailing skipper needs to know.

Part 1: covers how to assess the boat, her crew and the weather.

Part 2: covers boat handling, both under sail and power. All manoeuvres, from man overboard to docking, are covered.

Part 3: covers the passage itself, be it a day sail or a passage with watches and night sailing.

It’s tough being a skipper – this book gives you the knowledge and philosophy to be a success.