Cruising is an essential reference for sailors, under both sail and power, providing the basics and much more. Whether heading out for a first overnighter or an extended coastal cruise, knowing what's ahead and how to effectively deal with it will make any voyage safer and more enjoyable. Written for both day-trippers and full- time cruisers in any kind of boat, sailors will receive an education in reading and understanding charts, plotting a course, anchoring, docking safely, and negotiating traffic. Authors Zora and David Aiken have cruised extensively, and in the past two decades, they have lived aboard three sailboats, a houseboat, and a classic motor yacht.
