Ocean sailing : the offshore cruising experience with real-life practical advice / Paul Heiney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heiney, Paul, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Seafaring life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (290 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Adlard Coles, [2019]

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for sailors planning to embark on ocean-crossing voyages. Published on behalf of the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation, it provides practical advice on passage planning, choosing the right boat, budgeting, and maintaining safety at sea. It also addresses topics such as sailing with children, managing health, and dealing with emergencies. The book emphasizes the distinct challenges and rewards of ocean sailing compared to coastal cruising, aiming to demystify the process and inspire confidence among sailors. It is intended for both novice and experienced sailors seeking insight into ocean navigation and preparation. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Title

Copyright

Acknowledgements

Contents

Introduction

1. On the Ocean ~ a taste of what's in store

2. Where in the World Shall We Go? ~ making plans, and making your choice

3. It's Time to Buy ~ is there a perfect boat for ocean sailing?

4. The Boats They Chose ~ there are any number of craft in which you can go offshore sailing

5. How Much to go Ocean Sailing? ~ ...'all of what you have, plus a little bit more'

6. Can the Kids Come Too? ~ you can't leave them behind, but how do you take your kids to sea?

7. Too Old to Go? ~ does ocean-going come with an upper age limit?

8. Keep in Touch ~ ...with folks back home, and with the weather

9. The Complete Engineer ~ be a jack of all trades - and master of them all

10. Look After Yourself ~ keeping well and staying safe

11. When Things Go Wrong ~ sooner or later you'll have a mishap. Why not think it through now?

12. And When It's All Over ~ coming down to earth and hitting dry land

Final words

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-4729-5537-4

OCLC:

1109815580