The Compleat Cruiser: The Art, Practice & Enjoyment of Boating

The Compleat Cruiser - The Art, Practice and Enjoyment of Boating by L Francis Herreshoff Inspired by Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, this book is accurately subtitled "The Art, Practice and Enjoyment of Boating'. A classic in the field, it is a comprehensive survey of boating that has been and will continue to be a joy to all those who find pleasure and recreation on the water. Starting with a kayak-type canoe, Mr. Herreshoff takes us on family-style cruises in American waters, during which all sorts of boats and boating skills are explained while they are used. He tells about the adventures of the crews of the catboat Piscator, the ketch Viator, and the engineless, whaleboat-style ketch Rozinante. There are anecdotes and examples and a wide variety of boat lore in each chapter. There are adventures, races and coastwise cruises and historical harbors to visit. The author, L. Francis Herreshoff, was a leading yacht designer and had wide experience cruising in small and large craft