Shakedown Cruise: Lessons and Adventures from a Cruising Veteran as He Learns the Ropes

About this book

Long before he was one of Americas leading yachting writers Nigel Calder was a novice cruiser with ambitions grander than his experience setting off for a round-world-voyage. Nigel and his partner Terrie were young and foolish with a home-built boat that was new and untested one child already and another on the way--but they were determined to complete an adventurous voyage from New Orleans to see the world. It was the voyage that made Calder the marine guru he is today a marvelous romp through uncharted family waters while learning hard-won lessons from direct experience--troubleshooting engines kedging off shoals and reefs and most importantly navigating Nada a home-built version of Atkins Ingrid cruiser that quickly became very much part of the burgeoning Calder family too. An adventure story and a colorful Caribbean travelog in one Shakedown Cruise is a must-read for all who are curious about what it takes to become a cruising sailor or create an adventurous life as well as those who are just looking to sail along with Calder and his family.