Bluewater Handbook: A Guide to Cruising Seamanship

If you want a realistic look at cruising seamanship, read this book. You'll learn respect for the sea and many of the skills necessary for safe, conservative sailing as the Dashews describe the techniques which have helped them comfortably and safely cover over 150,000 miles of ocean. "... the most comprehensive cruising book ever published." -- Cris Caswell, Yachting magazine