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About The Book
This updated third edition of Caribbean Passagemaking is an entertaining mine of information for the sun-soaked passage planner as well as the dreamer back home. Here is the full, vital background to help skipper and crew enjoy sailing the Caribbean islands.
Topics include:
- How to achieve easier passagemaking and sail in comfort
- Which are the safe and easy harbors
- How to spot the weather windows
- Prevailing winds and currents
- Ideal equipment for Caribbean waters
Product Details
- Publisher: Sheridan House (May 1, 2015)
- Length: 420 pages
- ISBN13: 9781574093551
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Raves and Reviews
If you’re looking for a guide to help you make your cruise through the Caribbean as easy and care-free as possible (and who isn’t?), this one is full of great tips. It covers everything from weather and routes to equipment, health, hazards, and even entertainment.
– Latitudes & Attitudes
This guide to sailing the Caribbean is completely comprehensive . . . the vast amount of information you get for your buck is well ordered and presented with enthusiasm.
– Booklist
The word 'practical' keeps coming to mind in describing this book. . . . Take a copy with you and I'm sure it will be dog-eared by the time you return.
– Atlantic Boating News
There's more than sunny beaches to enjoy in the Caribbean. Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide is a guide to planning a trip through the Caribbean islands when one is in the charge of a ship's path through the islands. For the captain of a small vessel who is planning on taking their friends and family through quite the trip through these tropical isles, with a certain degree of practicality as the focus. With tips on comfort, finding good harbors, watching the weather, and being equipped for anything, Caribbean Passagemaking is a strongly recommended pick that shouldn't be overlooked for any person who enjoys do-it-yourself travel.
– Midwest Book Review
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