I was hoping for more of a story like in his Twelve Ships a Sailing: 35 Years of British Home-Water Cruising ... by Jim Andrews book. So was a little disappointed to find that this is more of a technical book about why Catamarans are good for cruising and the different types of hull, rigging etc. But, if thats what you are looking for then its a good book from a master on Catamarans.