Further Offshore, Ed Mapes' latest book, has been released by Sheridan House Publishers. This book represents a compendium of sailing and passagemaking information, taking the reader from the earliest decision-making on boat selection and outfitting through Ed's program of preparation called the "Voyage Project". All that a serious sailors needs to prepare for a voyage is included, taking the reader to departure day. Once at sea, the book details what it takes to conduct an offshore passage or cruise, all the way to making landfall in a foreign country. Further Offshore is 344 pages of sailing information, with pictures and diagrams to illustrate the text. It is available in book stores, the internet, directly from the publisher, and at this web site. Order your copy now, and let the learning begin!
Further Offshore List Price $39.95
Further Offshore Web Site Price $35.95
Ready to Sail was written by Captain Ed Mapes, translating his experience in offshore deliveries into a well written, highly informative volume. This is the only book that descrubes Ed Mapes' method of inspecting vessels. Ready to Sail details the extensive, systemmatic inspection procedure developed used by delivery captains, offshore racers, passage makers, and inland sailors alike in their preparations for the water. Very comprehensive checklists are included for all to use in their own inspections. Ready to Sail goes on to point out numerous defects found on vessels, and details the procedures used in their repair. The book also describes gear necessary for safe, secure voyaging, along with chapters devoted to preparation of the boat and the crew to ensure a thorough approach to readiness. The appendices alone are invaluable, with all inspection checklists, list of crew clothing and gear, responsibilities of the crew, pre-sail discussions and crew instruction, and complete spare parts and tools lists. Ready to Sail will guide all sailors in preparing their boats and crews for sailing, whether on inland lakes or the oceans.
After having a chance to read the second edition of Ready to Sail, Don Street contacted Ed to offer his endorsement of the book:
"In Ready to Sail, Capt Ed Mapes covers the subject well, with a particularly good section on electrics with a really good clear discription as to how to use a multimeter, an essential tool on board all modern boats. If the skipper carefully goes thru the boat and checks everything as per described in Seady to Sail (allow two to three months to do it) the boat and skipper are certainly ready."
This is a huge honor, coming from a true legend in the sailing industry. Even though it comes after the book was printed, and does not appear on the book cover, it is great to know that Don Stret thoiught enough of the book to ofer hius support and a recommendation.
Ready to Sail List Price $29.95 Web Site Book Price $25.95
