Ready To Sail: A Captain's Guide to Boat Inspection and Repairs -- Preparations of Boat and Crew for Offshore Passagemaking
In 1974, Pinney then a long-haired, bearded, twenty-something bought his first boat, a dog-eared 24-foot, gaff-rigged converted lifeboat, and thus was launched a bluewater life and career as a voyager, charter skipper, and delivery captain that s seen more than 150,000 sea miles slip under various keels. Pinney has seen it all, and his advice for preparing a vessel and crew for sea is supported by vast experience --Cruising WorldThe author has owned five different sailboats, and logged more than 150,00 miles of ocean travel, during which he fulfilled many a dream. This book is for the young sailor who still harbours dreams of long-distance cruising. Ready for Sea! is about transforming a basic, but sound sailboat into a long range cruiser capable of crossing oceans safely and providing a reasonably comfortable 'home' for live-aboard crew.You will find out exactly what equipment you will need to transform the boat; not only the essential working gear above and below decks, but the equipment needed for comfort, for leisure. Tor also tells how to prepare yourself for extended passage making. So it is a fairly comprehensive 'how to go about it' type of book, covering many, many aspects of a vast subject clearly and easily.Simple line drawings help explain things now and then, and the checklists are essential reading for any would-be bluewater cruiser. --Sailing SAHere is a book for the cruiser who plans on someday taking off for the long haul. Tor Pinney has seen thousands of miles at sea and has put much of his expertise into this book. It tells how to prepare a boat for a voyage and for extended cruising. He has a casual style and this book is an easy read, packed with good advice. Even experienced cruisers will pick up a thing or two from this one. --Latitudes & Attitudes