This is a collection of 200 projects from Cruising World magazines monthly column that aim to make any cruising sailboat safer, more comfortable and more efficient. Typical projects include an adjustable platform for mounting a radar antenna, and a foolproof trick for lubricating the mainsail track using a lamp wick.

A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints.