The Offshore Sailing Manual Every Captain Wishes They Had
85,000 ocean miles distilled into one field manual — no fluff, just the lessons that keep boats and crews alive offshore.
What's Inside
This isn’t a sailing book—it’s a captain’s manual for real life at sea.
Think Like a Captain
Choose a Seaworthy Boat
Real-World Seamanship
Leadership Under Pressure
Checklists & Systems
Ocean Crossings, Safely
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Collector’s First Edition is special. Every purchase includes the full audiobook.
Audiobook Only
- Full Audiobook (MP3)
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- DRM-free — keep forever
Digital Bundle
- PDF (desktop & mobile)
- Kindle-ready EPUB
- Full Audiobook (MP3)
- Captain’s Locker templates
Collector’s First Edition Hardcover
- Leather-bound hardcover, built to last
- Captain’s Locker templates
- Ships worldwide
Signed Edition
- Author signed — final batch
- Collector’s First Edition hardcover spec
- Audiobook included (MP3)
- Instant PDF + Captain’s Locker templates
What Readers Are Saying
Real sailors. Real miles. Real testimonials.
“This book is such a comprehensive description of what it takes to become an outstanding captain. It should be required reading at Sea Schools throughout the country.”
“A field manual that finally bridges the gap between theory and the real world. Personal knowledge oozes out of every chapter.”
“You’ve written one of the most important sailing books of this century. Your delivery carries the quiet confidence of an expert.”
“The most concise and serious offshore guide I’ve ever read. It’s changed how I think about going to sea.”
“Your voice blends life lessons with technical clarity. I trimmed and reefed a badly overpowered boat using your balance explanation. It came back like I’d sailed yesterday.”
“Ranks alongside Kretschmer and Goodlander. No other book dives as deeply into leadership and real seamanship.”
Free Download — Offshore Sailing Resource Guide
These are the exact books, courses, videos, and tools that shaped my offshore journey and the same ones I use to teach seamanship today. Whether you’re planning your first passage or refitting for bluewater, this guide will help you build the skills and mindset of a captain.
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