Description: A practical and engaging guide to dinghy cruising, covering everything from getting set up to embarking on more adventurous cruises.
Brief description: Roger Barnes, born 1958, is President of the Dinghy Cruising Association, and lives out his passion year round, exploring beautiful and remote places in his dinghy Avel Dro. For many years, he had a monthly column in Dinghy Sailing Magazine, and he also writes for Classic Boat and Watercraft. He is the author of The Dinghy Cruising Companion, published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
Review Quotes:
"The information and advice is interwoven with wonderfully evocative stories of the author's adventures afloat...this book shows just why small boats are the perfect passport to remote and beautiful places." --Yachting Life
"...the book conveys the spirit of fun and adventure to be gained from going out in small boats." --Waterways World "Comprehensively covers all aspects of the pastime. Brilliant." --Classic Boat "Practical advice interwoven with beautiful illustrations and evocative stories of adventures afloat, new photography and updated content covering electronics, clothing and boat design." --Practical Boat Owner