How to Sail on a Budget (Sailmate) - Softcover

' This is a unique guide that will be welcomed by potential and existing boat owners alike ' Yachting Life (June 2009) 'Even very experienced boat owners will find something of use in here and for anyone just about to take the plunge into the nautical world, it's a little bible.' Practical Boat Owner 'In the main it's aimed at convincing a wannabe yachtie that it is possible to own and sail a yacht without making a mortal enemy of your bank manager.' Yachting Monthly (1st October, 2009) 'Even very experienced boat owners will find something of use in here, and for anyone just about to take the plunge into the nautical world, it's a little bible.' Practical Boat Owner (September 2009) 'With over fifty years of cruising experience, including several Atlantic crossings, he [Buchan] is well qualified to provide advice and suggestions to those wanting to save money on their boating.' Royal Naval Sailing Association Journal (Winter 2009)

Not every potential or existing boatowner wants to spend every last penny getting or staying afloat. Alastair Buchan brings a wealth of first hand experience of where sensible economies can be made in order to cap costs and as a result extend your cruising options. He looks at the major areas of expenditure, such as boat purchase, mooring fees, navigation equipment, electronics, antifouling, maintenance, dinghies, outboard engines, safety gear etc. and examines the range of options available to keep costs under control - and therefore keep owners still on the water. The book contains tables of comparisons (in price ranges) and suggests a variety of practical ways of reducing expenditure without curtailing enjoyment! This is a unique guide which will be welcomed by potential and existing boat owners alike.