Download or read book Tropical Cruising Handbook written by Mark Smaalders and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2004-08-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A rare gem--an instructional book that is as inspiring as it is sensible and comprehensive." --Cruising World The only guide devoted exclusively to low-latitude cruising, Tropical Cruising Handbook arms cruising sailors with the knowledge and skills needed to sail the tropics. It includes: Equipping a boat for tropical sailing Maintaining gear in tropical environments Passage making and coral-reef navigation And more