{"product_id":"9781472955395","title":"Ocean Sailing : The Offshore Cruising Experience with Real-life Practical Advice","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOcean Sailing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Paul Heiney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully illustrated throughout, this authoritative reference brings together practical advice from the world's experts on ocean sailing, drawing on wisdom from members of the Royal Cruising Club, the Cruising Club of America and Ocean Cruising Club.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the reassuring voice of the ocean sailing community. Your big adventure starts here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor many sailors, an ocean passage is the big dream. But many will worry that they don't have the right experience, that their boat isn't strong enough, or that it will be prohibitively expensive and difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcean Sailing \u003c\/i\u003ewill prepare you for an ocean passage by painting a picture of what ocean sailing is really like, through the experiences of others who have gone before. Topics covered range from safety to boat kit and preparations, budgeting to staying in touch with home, equipment breakdowns to health and weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMembers of three great cruising clubs – the Royal Cruising Club, Ocean Cruising Club, and the Cruising Club of America – share their vast wealth of experience, and by focusing on the practicalities of ocean sailing, allay the anxieties and doubts of prospective ocean cruisers to ensure a deeply satisfying ocean voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well-written,  well-illustrated and beautifully presented... an A-Z  of ocean  sailing... It clearly comes with the benefit of huge  experience and a  great deal of careful thought, as you would expect  from a Commodore of  the Royal Cruising Club. The third-party accounts  are interesting and  enjoyable, as well as being instructive and very  humbling.\" - \u003ci\u003eFlying Fish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The  book I had been looking for... you feel as though you are sitting in a  cockpit sharing a sundowner with friends, exchanging ideas and  experiences. If you take a little from each story, you will find  yourself well-armed with ideas and that much closer to your dream of  crossing oceans.\" - \u003ci\u003eCruising Club of America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ocean  Sailing will prepare you for an ocean passage by painting a picture of  what ocean sailing is really like, through the experiences of others who  have gone before.\" - \u003ci\u003eYachting Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This readable book includes experiences of sailors from three cruising clubs on all aspects of ocean cruising. Those considering offshore cruising should read this excellent book.\" - \u003ci\u003eC. Henry Depew, The Ensign\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472955395\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Adlard Coles","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40688766222542,"sku":"9781472955395","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_ac252d5b-fb19-4901-92b5-be963f9bf498.jpg?v=1644852961","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472955395","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}