Description: The chain of islands from the Virgins through to the southern Caribbean is considered one of the most desirable tropical cruising grounds for any sailor. It can be sailed in comfort and confidence with only one language, one currency, a modicum of weather forecasting, and an ability to spot weather windows.
This book is an entertaining mine of information for the sun-soaked passage planner as well as the dreamer back home. Here is the full, vital background to help skipper and crew enjoy sailing the region.
Topics include: how to achieve easier passagemaking and sail in comfort; which are the safe and easy harbors; how to spot the weather windows; prevailing winds and currents; ideal equipment for Caribbean waters; and a wealth of practical, down-to-earth hints and tips.
Customer Reviews
Review Summary: Inspiring me to cruise the Caribbean
Date: 2008-03-28
Details: This book has not only convinced me that I can take my own boat down to the Caribbean, but is helping me plan that trip. Despite being packed with lots of detailed, useful information, it is written in a lively style, with a wonderful dry sense of humor. Since I haven't yet sailed to the Caribbean, I can't vouch for the accuracy of the information, but it appears to be based on extensive experience sailing in this area. Mr. Weatheritt makes a wonderful armchair companion as I dream about leaving the rat race and sailing south next winter.
Review Summary: Caribbean Dreaming
Date: 2007-05-12
Details: For those of you who have had pipe dreams of passagemaking in the Caribbean, this guide is full of good information on everything from trade winds to currents, history, harbors, customs and much more. It contains island by island guides on how and when to go. With chapter titles like "Navigation techniques_GPS is better than a hungry pig" or "Out through a window" this book is a great read even if you never make it to the Caribbean.
Review Summary: finding paradise at last
Date: 2005-01-29
Details: Just the book for me. The review in Caribbean Cruising caught my eye. If they say its good, it is. I've sailed the Caribbean three seasons now and just done all the wet and nasty stuff beating north. Since getting a copy of this book in Trinidad I've got to Bequia in easy style. Oh boy, it makes the Caribbean feel like Paradise.
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