Globe Pequot / Sheridan House
Pages: 420
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Trim: 5½ x 8½
978-1-57409-355-1 • Paperback • May 2015 • $29.95 • (£25.00)
978-1-57409-356-8 • eBook • May 2015 • $14.99 • (£11.99)
From novice schooner-hand to transatlantic navigator, Les Weatheritt, a research economist, has sailed and lived among the islands of the Caribbean for a decade, crossing the Atlantic to and from Europe. A self-taught sailor, Les and his partner Gloria keep a sixty-foot narrow boat near Bath, Somerset, as their base in England (when they're not sailing the world). He is also the author of Summer Storms: A Caribbean sailing thriller.
If you’re looking for a guide to help you make your cruise through the Caribbean as easy and care-free as possible (and who isn’t?), this one is full of great tips. It covers everything from weather and routes to equipment, health, hazards, and even entertainment.
— Latitudes & Attitudes
This guide to sailing the Caribbean is completely comprehensive . . . the vast amount of information you get for your buck is well ordered and presented with enthusiasm.
— Booklist
The word 'practical' keeps coming to mind in describing this book. . . . Take a copy with you and I'm sure it will be dog-eared by the time you return.
— Atlantic Boating News
There's more than sunny beaches to enjoy in the Caribbean. Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide is a guide to planning a trip through the Caribbean islands when one is in the charge of a ship's path through the islands. For the captain of a small vessel who is planning on taking their friends and family through quite the trip through these tropical isles, with a certain degree of practicality as the focus. With tips on comfort, finding good harbors, watching the weather, and being equipped for anything, Caribbean Passagemaking is a strongly recommended pick that shouldn't be overlooked for any person who enjoys do-it-yourself travel.
— Midwest Book Review