Tropical Cruising Handbook By Mark Smaalders and Kim des Rochers

Everyone dreams of heading into the open water and feeling the tropical breeze on their faces. Lower latitude cruising can be rewarding on many levels, but this unique area also offers is own set of problems and issues. It?s very different than cruising other areas of the world and for the first time ever, there is a book designed to help you navigate it?s beautiful, but difficult waters.

Tropical Cruising Handbook by Mark Smaalders and Kim des Rochers covers every aspect of tropical cruising with in-depth and easy to read instructions on everything from keeping your gear maintained in tropical climates to navigating coral reefs.

There are many cruising guides out there. While they may be fine for most areas and climates, they won?t cut it when you?re navigating the tropics. Its deep blue water and exotic locales may make it seem harmless, but the tropics can be dangerous to the uninitiated. The Tropical Cruising Handbook discusses weather patterns and sea conditions both region by region and in general. It tells you the ins and outs of tropical seamanship including anchoring and passage making.

Do you know what you need on your boat when cruising through the tropics? The book discusses the absolute necessities and some you may never have thought about. The authors are experienced geographers and not only live in the tropics, but also sail it often.

If you?re planning a trip to the tropics and want to sail its waters with confidence, then this book is an absolute necessity. It?s everything you need to make you tropical cruise a success.

Subject: A handbook providing expert tips and insights into marine cruising in the tropics. ISBN-10: 0071440305 | ISBN-13: 9780071440301 | McGraw Hill 40305