Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors Summary and Reviews

Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors
by Nigel Calder, Nigel Calder

Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors
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Author: Nigel Calder
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-05-07
ISBN: 0071350993
Number of pages: 608
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Book Reviews of Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors

Book Review: Lived up to expectations
Summary: 5 Stars

The book's content is highly relevant for the cruising or blue water sailor. The explanations, anecdotes, photos and diagrams employed throughout the book are easy to understand and very helpful. Well worth the read, and a great reference to have on a boat!

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