"Cruising - Starting from Scratch" by Commander T.L. Sparks

Cruising - Starting from Scratch by Commander T.L. Sparks, US Navy, Retired

Handbook for Starting the Dream, Volume I, 2nd Edition

Cruising - Starting from Scratch is the ideal starting point for couples about to retire and thinking about "living the dream," cruising on a boat to many places. This book covers the basics, from purchasing the right boat to getting started with the fundamentals to make sure your cruising life is fun and safe.


Includes chapters on:

• Selecting your boat
  
• Rigging, sails, engine, electrical, plumbing and other on-board systems
• Refrigeration
  
• Head
  
• Docking and anchoring
  
• Navigation
  
• Communications
  
• AIS collision avoidance
  
• Weather
  
• Emergencies
  
• Rules, regulations and laws
  
• Paperback - 143 pages, including glossary
  

Terry Sparks is a retired Navy Commander with 33 years of service within the submarine community. His history of over 25 years of sailing, combined with his submarine qualification, have established his primary focus on safety at sea. Terry and his wife Patricia retired in 2008 and are now cruising on their Irwin 43 MKIII.

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9781456362843

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TERRY SPARKS

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