This book has been highly praised as an essential guide for all those planning a blue water voyage, whether on a budget or not. Based on a lifetime of practical experience, the author gives advice on choosing a suitable boat, locating equipment bargains, deciding individual priorities for safety as well as sanity and enjoyment, shorthanded watch keeping, managing funds, the human problems of living aboard a small yacht, budget provisioning and storage and even replenishing the kitty en route.

Edition: 2004