Joan and I are proud to announce the publication of our new book. It has been a long time in coming, but I'm certain it will be of great benefit to those who are considering this liveaboard lifestyle.
Learning by doing is alright if it isn't too costly. But without basic information, full time cruising can have more difficult learning experiences than most folks are ready for. Our book smoothes out the transition period that, as we experienced, can otherwise take years to sort out.
This isn't a book about basic seamanship; there are plenty of other sources for that information. It is a book about going beyond your dreams in safety and comfort.
Yes, because most people can't even imagine the wonderful experiences, many new friends and exciting places that await them.
Here are the topical headings covered in the book.
PART ONE:PREPARATIONS
Introduction
Selecting a Boat
Dinghies and Dinghy Retrieval
Vessel Tax and Insurance Issues
Gaining Confidence
Building Range
Outfitting
Communications
Provisioning
Spare Parts
Preparing for Foreign Destinations
PART TWO: CRUISING
Cruise Planning and Operating Costs
Fuel Management and Availability
Maintenance
Maintenance Checklist
Weather
Overnighters
Anchoring and Anchorages
Medical Concerns
Security at Sea, Anchor and Ashore
Safety at Sea
Assisting Other Vessels
Money
Pets Aboard
Pest Infestations
Fishing, Catching Lobster
and Preparing the Catch
Home Schooling
and Spanish Language Schools
The Cruising Newsletter
Cruising the ICW (Intra-Coastal Waterway)
Useful References
A listing of the stores carrying the book will be available soon.
Check here again.
Beyond your dreams?
Ben Schuetz
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