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Sail Away! - Softcover

Paul Shard

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9781896575001: Sail Away!

Synopsis

SAIL AWAY! is a guide to preparing for a long-distance sailboat voyage. Written by veteran cruisers Paul and Sheryl Shard, this in-depth guide covers every aspect of cruise preparation, from how to choose a seaworthy boat to storing food for long periods at sea. Personal anecdotes combined with practical tips make for an informative, enjoyable read.This guide teaches anyone dreaming of sailing away to exotic ports how to prepare for the adventures that lie ahead.

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About the Author

Paul and Sheryl Shard have been cruising internationally since 1989 aboard their self-built Classic 37 sailboat, the Two-Step. They have travelled to over 35 countries and colonies around the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas, have 40,000 nautical miles under the keel, and have crossed the Atlantic Ocean three times with just the two of them as crew.

The Shards are best known for their award-winning television documentaries. They are the producers and hosts of the internationally syndicated sailing adventure TV series, Distant Shores, also available on DVD, which follows their voyages. They have hosted and produced or co-produced over 45 sailing and nature documentaries that have been broadcast in many countries around the world on Discovery Channel and Travel Channel and in Canada on W Network, the New Network, and CLT (Canadian Learning Television).

Review

The authors are experienced blue-water cruisers whose new book tells how to plan your 'sail away'. -- Cruising World Magazine

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