Издание на английском языке. There are more exhaustive volumes on the market but none so clearly nor concisely address a beginning cruiser's questions. Ken quickly and effectively cuts through the oceans of information and gets right to the heart of the most critical issues. Consider this book your personal one-on-one conversation with a solo circumnavigator. This is the advice Ken would offer if you met him on a dock and asked him some questions. Contents Introduction Why Listen to Me? My Philosophy The Boat The Rig Sails Ground Tackle The Engine Electrical System Water System The Galley Electronics Self-Steering The Monitor Yacht Tender Provisioning Navigation Emergency Preparedness Where In The World Is It All Worth It?