World Cruising Handbook (WoodenBoat Books)

by JimmyCornell (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1991

  $3.31

  World Crusing Handbook is a companion volume to World Cruising Routes . It deals with all practical matters of interest to the long distance cruising sailor. Part 1 covers matters of general interest - health precautions, insurance, safety, hurricane preparations etc. Part 2, the main body of the book, deals with over 50 countries, giving brief details of the country's history, economy, political situation, culture, climate, language and religion. More detailed information is then given on ports of entry, customs requirements, clearance procedures, cruising permits, bonds, port and medical facilities, chandleries, yacht clubs etc. Part 3 gives sources of weather forecasts world wide, amateur radio networks and liferaft service stations.