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Offshore Cruising Companion

Offshore Cruising Companion

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An indispensable stand-alone guide for preparing yourself and your sailboat for safe coastal and offshore adventures, as well as the textbook for the Offshore Cruising Seminars. John Neal and Amanda Swan Neal offer unbiased and sage advice on over 36 topics including: Boat Selection, Priority and Optional Equipment, Seamanship, Anchoring, Storm Tactics, Communications, Insurance and Managing your Escape.

Updated annually, this comprehensive book also contains multiple checklists and resources allowing you to fast-track your cruising dreams into reality.

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Photo: Sailboat in the storm

TESTED AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVED

Backstay Sailing Logbooks are designed to last longer. They are tested in the rain, sun, and ocean spray offshore and throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Photo: Reference guide of International code flags

TRUSTED COMPANION

The reference guide is crafted to aid you in the difficult situations when seconds count. Whether it is remembering how to issue a Mayday call, replying to a sound signal in a fog, or knowing what to do when you see a whale.

Photo: Happy Harbor Seal

ONE PERCENT FOR THE OCEAN

We commit one percent of our profits to support ocean research, clean up, and marine mammal rehabilitation. Your purchase helps protect the richest ecosystem on earth.