The Cruising Woman's Advisor: How to Prepare for the Voyaging Life

Diana Jessie has written and edited seven boating books, including two Chapman guides to powerboat and sailboat ownership, and written numerous articles for SAIL, Yachting, Sailing, WoodenBoat, 48ï¿ North, Yachting World, Seahorse, and others. She has raced in numerous women's events and major ocean races, including the TransPacific, and circumnavigated the globe with her husband in a 48-foot sloop. They have visited six continents and over 60 countries, crossing all the oceans and the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Red Seas. Jessie has received numerous sailing awards and served as senior race officer for the U.S. Sailing Association. After 30 years under sail, Jessie converted to powerboating and writes knowledgably about cruising under both forms of motive power. She teaches seminars on heavy weather seamanship, safety at sea, and cruise management, and specializes in helping women overcome fear and enjoy boating and cruising.

Foreword by Lin PardeyPrefaceIntroductionParticipants1--The Cruising LifeWhat Is the Cruising Lifestyle?Why We GoDemands and Rewards2--His Dream, Her Dream, TooThe Raison d'EtreCruising Roles and RelationshipsCommunication RequiredLiving the Dream3--Getting StartedWhere Do I Learn?Your Mate as Your InstructorSailing SchoolsLearning on Your OwnDo I Have to Become an Expert?What Do I Need to Learn?If My Partner Falls Overboard, How Do I Rescue Him?How Can I Go Cruising When I Always Get Seasick?How Do I Keep the Boat from Heeling?How Do You Live in Such a Confined Space?How Do You Manage the Boat on Long Voyages?What Scares You the Most About Voyages?How Many Storms Have You Encountered at Sea?How Often Do You Go Home?4--A Boat for Just the Two of UsThe Right BoatA Personal ChoiceSailing VenueSizeHow Does It Sail?Living SpaceBunksThe GalleyThe HeadAdequate StowageBoat GearSafety GearUpkeep5--Fearing the Weather AheadWeren't You Scared?Gathering InformationLearning to CopeSteering Clear of Bad WeatherPilot Charts, a Basic ToolWhat Do You Do to Prepare for Bad Weather?EquipmentDiscomfortPracticeThe Silver Lining6--Pirates and ProtectionIsn't It Dangerous Out There?There Are Some Real DangersHow Do We Protect Ourselves?Traveling in CompanyCarrying WeaponsAttention-Getting Goods AbroadOther Things You Can DoMy Own Approach7--In Sickness and in HealthMedical Preparation and PlanningTrainingMedical KitMedical RecordsHealth InsuranceHelp and EmergenciesMedical ConcernsSeasicknessMenstrual CyclePregnancyMenopauseSkin ProtectionFitness8--Children On BoardInfants and ToddlersPreparing Your BoatSafety IssuesHealth ConcernsDiapersFoodSocial LifeSchool-Age ChildrenEducation UnderwayHealth and Safety for Kids on the GoFood for Growing ChildrenQuarters for KidsGetting AlongAdolescentsHealth and Safety for TeensA Place of Their OwnHigh School and Beyond9--Folks at HomePreparationCommunicating After You LeaveYour FeelingsFamily Issues and EventsBecoming a GrandparentDisasters at HomeEmergency ContactThey Don't Want Me to GoGuilt10--Staying in TouchWho Forwards the Mail and Pays the Bills?MailA Deliverable AddressCommunication with RadiosAmateur Radio Operators (Hams)Telephone CommunicationCommunication in the Future11--Career Planning and EmploymentThe Option of TimingExpectationsCombining Work and PlayWhen is Recess?Sabbatical CruisingMaking a New CareerOn-the-Water ProfessionalsPeddling Your SkillsConstraints and Regulations12--Home Is Where the Heart IsYour Boat Is Your HomeBoat UnitsGreat Things Come in Small PackagesMoving AboardSelecting the SystemsThe KISS PrincipleWhat Are the Choices?Comfort Comes in All ShapesI Don't Need ItYour Home Is Your Nest13--Memories and MementosInventory ReductionI Might Need ThatKeeping ValuablesWhat's Worth Keeping?Pick Something SmallMake a ChoiceSaving Important ItemsHomebase StorageBorrowed StorageSafety Deposit Box StorageNew MementosDisposal Systems14--Twenty-Four Hours a DayA Different PaceSchedules for SailingStanding WatchOff WatchNetsWeatherfaxTime at AnchorEveryday Life in PortDestinationsMaking FriendsFriends from HomeWill I Be Bored?15--Woman to WomanBathingHair CareSkin Care and MakeupClothingSex at Sea16--Making the Most of ItThings to Learn for IndependenceDinghy OperationSpeaking the LanguageGrow as You GoCruising SkillsPersonal SkillsSmell the Roses17--A Few Words About ProvisioningProvisioning for CruisingShopping in Foreign CountriesWhat's Out ThereForeign FindsBright Copper KettlesTablewareStowageEpilogue--The Voyage ContinuesAppendix--Resources for Cruising Services and InformationBibliography--Recommended Reading for Confidence and PreparationIndex