This trim booklet wraps much of the information found in Basic Coastal Cruising and Bareboat chartering programs into a tidy, pocketable format. The booklet contains 23 areas in all, each a one or two page condensation of what can be found in other reference books. This chapter should be read with an eye toward interpreting it for your particular boat and area. Quick Reference Guide for the Cruising Sailor is not a substitute for a training manual or extensive reference. Similar to Quick reference cards, it can provide an answer almost immediately, which is often when you need answers.
Information is only as useful as it is available.
If you can't get at it, it's of little value. In this, the information age, knowing the general location of an answer isn't good enough. You must know exactly how to find the answers you need. When those answers stand between you and catastrophe, the need to know takes on a whole new dimension. This compact booklet will fit nicely in a pocket or gear bag.