Download or read book The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager written by Jim Trefethen and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-01-21 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager, Jim Trefethen. The funniest, drollest, wisest book on the shelf for the would-be cruiser. Trefethen pulls no punchesÑhe tells you just what will be involved if you and your family decide to "let slip the surly bonds of earth" and set sail. How to get ready, how to finance the voyage, how to live on your boat with maximum peace of mind and minimum hassle, and what equipment you do and don't need. (What you don't need may surprise you.)