So You Think You Want to Sail...A Condensed Guide to Leisure and Extended Cruising

Whether you are the captain, crew, guest, or spouse, here is a concise, REALISTIC, no-nonsense guide to having a pleasant and safe sailing experience on a small to medium-sized sailboat. Margaret Angiel, long time boat owner, sailor, and first and "only mate," shares her knowledge and experience of over 30 years, 15 of which have been spent living aboard. Included, are all the basics that you need to know from preparing yourself to preparing the boat without the technical and lengthy jargon. Tips address concerns in the areas of health, safety, provisioning, tourism, adjusting to the space dynamics of a boat and more. There is a checklist and additional space at the end of the guide to assist the reader in organizing his/her individual concerns and to create a "things to do" list that can remain with them throughout their trip.