Sailing Small: Inspiration and Instruction for the Pocket Cruiser

by Stan Grayson (Editor)

Proving that one does not need to be wealthy to enjoy a lifetime of fulfillment aboard a cruising sailboat, this collection contains anecdotes from eight experienced sailors who have voyaged safely and comfortably aboard boats ranging from 16½-foot centerboard gaff cutters to ocean-going 22-foot cutters. Included is the story of the Sea Dart , the small sailboat made famous by adventurer Tristan Jones in his bestselling book, The Incredible Voyage . Contributors relate how they could afford larger, more complex boats but have resisted the urge to upgrade for reasons both practical and philosophical. Topics covered include boat selection, cooking, toilet facilities, ventilation, sleeping, and seamanship.

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Joe White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many of the boat examples are hard to find and are pricey. Some snippets of information can be very valuable, regardless of the particular boat being featured. The storyline narrative of sailing adventures in any particular boat was not a very effective way to address overall boat usage in smaller boats, as each voyage described was very specific to a particular region and sometimes the boat itself. Specific issues such as training weight, launch difficulty, and boat set-up times were not well addressed for sailing trailer-sailors.