The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager
How to make your dream of voyaging come true (without winning the lottery).No, you don't need to be rich to sail around the world. You don't even need to have a boat (yet!). What you need most is to know what youdon'tneed--if and when you and your family decide to "let slip the surly bonds of earth" and set sail.So says the author of the droll, practical, and highly enjoyableCruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager. And he speaks from personal experience.Jim Trefethen tells how his family managed to simplify their life, cut shore ties within just two years, and sail around the world. You too can realize your dream, he says, one step at a time. He tells you exactly how toGet the money for your "cruising kitty," and determine how much you'll needFind out if the cruising life is right for you--before you goPick the best boat for you, and sort out real value from misleading claimsLive aboard comfortably--tips and tricks that will save you headachesFind out what you need (and what youdon'tneed) aboard your vesseland much more. Jim Trefethen's wise and funny account of his own voyage is full of instructive anecdotes about his family's adventures aboard their 40-foot ketchSultana. Most important, he says, successful cruising means embracing the joys of the simple life.