Let's Go Cruising!: A Guide to Family Boating - Paperback

by Joy Smith (Author)

Let's Go Cruising provides prospective and existing power and sailboat owners the information needed to safely operate and maintain their vessels while enjoying the cruising life. Use this keep-aboard guide as a reference for reviewing the procedures in buying and selling a boat, trip planning, safe navigating and secure docking, and servicing and maintaining critical boat systems. The reader will learn the best way to handle a boat in stormy weather, or in aground or sinking situations. Included is detail on navigating unique situations, such as bridges and canals, as well as information on chartering, boat transport, and crewing.

Author Biography

Joy Smith has spent over 35 years immersed in the boating life. She and her captain have owned a fleet of boats ranging from a 14-foot powerboat to a 50-foot sailing yacht. In additional to spending summers cruising coastal waters out of her Connecticut port, Joy has logged nearly 5,000 miles of ocean sailing, which included the Caribbean via Bermuda and Gulf Stream crossings. Over the years, Joy has shared her experiences by writing how-to articles and books intended to help fellow boaters enjoy their times on the water, safely and comfortably. In addition to her newest book, Let's Go Cruising, she is the author of First Mate and Kitchen Afloat, as well as a several non-nautical books.