Caribbean Cruising
Your Guide to the Perfect Sailing Holiday
By Jane and John Gibb
Introduction by John Kretschmer
176 pp. 20 color & 31 b&w photos, 20 line drawings, 4 maps. 2003. Paperback. $23.95
ISBN 1 57409 172 7
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Caribbean Cruising is the perfect guide for anyone who has dreamt of sailing the Caribbean but is unsure how best to go about it. Authors Jane and John Gibb covers everything one needs to know, offering expert advice on ideal cruising locations, choosing the right boat and equipment, weather forecasts, clothes and supplies, expenses, power needs, health concerns, and local legal formalities. Richly illustrated by Jane's drawings and John's photographs, this book has an answer for every question.
John Kretschmer, a contributing editor for Sailing magazine and a successful author in his own right, provides an introduction full of useful advice for American sailors planning a Caribbean vacation.
“Eschew the cruise liner and sail a boat yourself; here's how, in amazingly complete detail and with absolutely fetching illustrations.” —Booklist
“…a rich compendium of useful information…” —Caribbean Compass
“…delights as it informs… you'll find all the information you are likely to need…” —Sailing & Yachting (SA)
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About the Authors:
After nearly 10 years of continuous cruising, Jane and John Gibb write with the commonsense and down-to-earth practicality born of firsthand experience, which readers will find helpful and reassuring.
John Kretschmer has been a professional delivery captain for 20 years and is the author of Flirting with Mermaids and Used Boat Notebook.