There are hundreds of good books, dozens of publications and now, a myriad of web sites available to cruisers and would-be cruisers, each with something helpful and interesting to offer. The following list contains some of our favorites.

The Cruiser’s Handbook of Fishing, by Scott Bannerot and Wendy Bannerot. Whether coastal cruising, passage making or day exploring by dinghy, this book explains everything you need to know about attracting, catching, identifying, cleaning and cooking fish. ISBN: 0-07-134560-4

The Voyager’s Handbook: The Essential Guide to Bluewater Cruising, by Beth Leonard. Detailed, easy to read, and illustrated with tables, charts and diagrams, this book reads like an encyclopedia that contains everything you will or might encounter when making bluewater passages.

Merck Manual of Medical Information (Home Edition), written and edited by doctors, is the most compact and comprehensive medical reference book that you’ll find. ISBN: 0-011910-87-5

The People’s Pharmacy, by Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon. An indispensable book providing factual information about home remedies, over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and the effects of various drug combinations. ISBN: 0-312-96416-1

The Joy of Cooking, by Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker. Of all the cookbooks that have come and gone over the years, both on land and on board, this one book remains a classic must-have. ISBN: 0-452-27923-2

DIY (Do It Yourself) Boat Owner – The Marine Maintenance Magazine. Published quarterly, this magazine is a must-have for every do-it-yourselfer. Jammed with well illustrated articles on everything from how to perform routine boat maintenance and install accessories to how to troubleshoot and repair engines. Both sailboaters and powerboaters will find this magazine invaluable. Back issues available on CD. Available in marine bookstores or visit the website www.diy-boat.com to order.

Seven Seas Cruising Association, publishes a monthly bulletin (approx. 55 pages) composed entirely of short, informative articles written by cruisers all over the world. Jammed with information about who is where, what they are experiencing, where to go, what to see, what to avoid and why, this handbook is as inspiring as it is informative. Excellent insurance coverage for subscribing members. See the website http://www.ssca.org to subscribe.

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