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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
OUR PRICE: $23.80  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2004
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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:

  • Weather patterns and sea conditions, generally and region by region
  • Reef navigation, anchoring, and other key tropical seamanship skills
  • Tropical passage planning and passage-making
  • 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

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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