Essence of Cruising

'Sea lore, like mud, has a way of sticking to you'

This handy book book represents some of the sea wisdom that has stuck to Des Sleightholme in over sixty years of sailing. The two hundred and forty-odd (some of them very odd) pieces of cruising lore will make your voyage easier, safer and more fun. They cover:

• Skippering
• Crewing
• Seamanship
• Navigation
• Weather
• Safety