The Cruising Woman's Advisor, Second Edition

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, 48º 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 to the Second Edition by Tania AebiForeword to the First Edition by Lin PardeyPrefaceIntroductionParticipants1THE CRUISING LIFEEvent or Lifestyle?What Is the Cruising Lifestyle?Why We GoDemands and Rewards2HIS DREAM, HER DREAM, TOOThe Raison d’ÊtreCruising Roles and RelationshipsCommunication RequiredLiving the DreamHim3GETTING STARTEDSailingPowerIf 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 I Live in Such a Confined Space?How Do I Manage the Boat on Long Voyages?What Scares You Most about Voyaging?How Many Storms Have You Encountered at Sea?How Often Do You Go Home?4A BOAT FOR JUST THE TWO OF USThe Right Boat For Us: Power or Sail?How Do We Decide?The Right BoatSizeBoat MotionLiving SpaceSailboat GearSafety GearUpkeep5FEARING THE WEATHER AHEADWeren’t You Scared?Gathering InformationLearning to CopeSteering Clear of Bad WeatherWhat Do You Do to Prepare for Bad Weather?The Silver Lining6PIRATES AND PROTECTIONIsn’t It Dangerous Out There?There Are Some Real DangersHow Do We Protect Ourselves?7IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTHMedical Preparation and PlanningMedical ConcernsFitness8CHILDREN AND PETS ON BOARDInfants and ToddlersSchool-Age ChildrenAdolescentsPets9FOLKS AT HOMEPreparationYour FeelingsFamily Issues and EventsEmergency ContactThey Don’t Want Me to GoGuilt10STAYING IN TOUCHWho Forwards the Mail and Pays the Bills?Telephone CommunicationRadio CommunicationSatellite Communication11CAREER PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENTThe Option of TimingExpectationsCombining Work and PlaySabbatical CruisingMaking a New CareerConstraints and Regulations12HOME IS WHERE THE HEART ISYour Boat Is Your HomeMoving AboardSelecting the SystemsComfort Comes in All ShapesI Don’t Need ItYour Home Is Your Nest13MEMORIES AND MEMENTOSInventory ReductionKeeping ValuablesWhat’s Worth Keeping?Saving Important ItemsNew MementosDisposal Systems14TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAYA Different PaceSchedules for CruisingTime at AnchorDestinationsWill I Be Bored?15WOMAN TO WOMANBathingHair CareSkin Care and MakeupClothingSex at Sea16MAKING THE MOST OF ITThings to Learn for IndependenceGrow as You Go17A FEW WORDS ABOUT PROVISIONINGProvisioning for CruisingShopping in Foreign CountriesWhat’s Out There?Foreign FindsBright Copper KettlesTablewareStowageEpilogueTHE VOYAGE CONTINUESAppendixRESOURCES FOR CRUISING INFORMATION AND SERVICESBibliographyRECOMMENDED READING FOR CONFIDENCE AND PREPARATIONIndex