The Second Edition of Cruising for Cowards brings one of the most popular reference books for cruising sailors in an updated and expanded form, an invaluable resource for both veterans and newcomers to the cruising life, whether coastal or offshore. Buying a new boat? Have equipment or provisioning concerns? Feel ambivalent about boating? Cruising for Cowards is full of invaluable practical information from experienced cruisers to help you economise and choose your best options. It includes design and construction criteria, equipment and communications choices and safety issues. It gives organizational and maintenance information for the deck and below; remedies for reticent crew; suggestions for children and pets; and much more that will make cruising for all on board a guaranteed success.