Cost Control While You Cruise – DVD

This 64-minute HD sailing how-to documentary answers the questions: "What does it actually cost to cruise?" and "How do you keep from blowing the budget you set?" Join world-cruisers, authors, and filmmakers Lin and Larry Pardey as they share the financial lessons they have learned during 45 years of voyaging. Using their 25-year collection of sailing videos to bring their stories to life, Lin discusses ways to keep maintenance costs in control, the importance of an unstoppable cruising boat, and how your ground tackle and dinghy can save you money. Lin also reveals the tempting choices that can double your cruising costs. Larry shows you how to check your sails and some simple tricks to double their life. Also included are tips on how to save on provisioning, insurance, haul-outs, communications - plus some ways to spend a little bit of money to enhance your cruising experience.

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