Caribbean Passagemaking. A Cruiser's Guide

Autor:	WEATHERITT, Les
Páginas:	208 págs. págs.
Fecha:	2004
Precio:	31,20 €

The book provides the full and vital background to help skipper and crew enjoy sailing the region. It offers practical down-to-earth tips and hints on: how to achieve easier passagemaking and sail in comfort; wich are the safe and easy harbours; how to spot weather conditions; prevailing winds and currents; ideal equipment for caribbean waters and much more. Coming to terms. The secret to your simple passage paln. The sea that flows. The wind that blows. The land that glows. A people to know. Island passages. Tips to easier passages. Island guides. Island off he list. Staying in touch. Health.. The chain of islands from the Virgins through to the southern Caribbean is considered one of the most desirable tropical cruising ground for any sailor, and it can be sailed in comfort, confidence and the admiration of the crew with only one language, one currency, a modicum of weather forecasting, an ability to spot weather windows. This book 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 region.