Cruising Catamarans Made Easy Book for Sailors by American Sailing Association

Book Synopsis: In this textbook for ASA114 (the Cruising Catamaran standard) you will: *Learn about seagull strikers & anchor bridles *Learn to sail fast, safe, and under control *Become adept at maneuvering with “twin screws” *Explore the wide open spaces in a bridgedeck saloon *Cover the differences between monohulls & catamarans *Learn the language of multihulls *Be prepared for the nuances of handling a cruising catamaran under sail and power! *ABOUT THE BOOK: Interested in exploring the comfort, speed and stability of a beautiful cruising catamaran? ASA’s Cruising Catamarans Made Easy will set you off on the right course. The textbook is the ideal companion to our ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran certification, and will take you from bowsprit to stern rail and all points in between, describing and illustrating how to sail these beamy, twin engine cruising crafts. Whether your aspirations are for chartering, owning or simply sailing on a big cat, this book is essential reading. *FEATURES: Published in full color and containing best-in-class illustrations along with world-class photography from renowned sailing photographers, Billy Black, Nicholas Claris, Sharon Greene and others, Cruising Catamarans Made Easy was written by ASA Instructor Evaluators Andy Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor Frailey. The 90-page book was also co-edited by Peter Isler, two time America’s Cup winner and Chairman of ASA’s Educational Committee, and Jeremy McGeary, a 30-year veteran sailing writer and editor. The book also features a foreword by world-renowned American pioneer catamaran racer, Cam Lewis. *CRUISING CATAMARANS: the fastest growing segment in the sailing world. Heralded for their incredible comfort at a mooring or under sail, more cruising destinations are jam packed with self-sufficient little islands for friends and family. They are stable, fast and readily available for charter in almost every exotic location on the planet.