This book is not a 'how to' book but more a 'how it is book'. Three Grannies from three different backgrounds and circumstances tell of their experiences, their learning, their first big cruise and what the cruising life is all about. There is no advice or lessons here, just how it is when, having finished their child rearing days they have given life another go.
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1. For all those "arm-chair cruisers and  gunna do's" this book puts us all to shame and shows that all you need to do is get off your arse and do it!

2. This book gave clear insight into the challenges facing would-be cruisers.  I particularly liked the "warts and all" descriptions as the 3 grannies took us through their triumphs and  minor mishaps (plenty of sand banks out there aren't there)!

3. Any fella (or otherwise) who is thinking of dragging his/her partner off on a dream cruise should read this book.  It gives great insight into the sacrifices these woman have been willing to make to follow their men and take up cruising (not that is was all the mens idea).  On the other hand it also shows the up-side of cruising, how it sneeks up on you and alters you perceptions of what life is really about, what is really important, the sort of things that make cruising hard to give up once gets in your blood.

I look forward to bumping into the 3 grannies, and their other halves, when we finally get our yacht and head off.

Regards,      Nick Rollings

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Above is a typical page from this book. Profusely illustrated in colour on nearly every page

Part One - The Three Grandmothers

Pam
1. How Green is my Valley
2. Slug Squash or Spider Stew??
Elaine
1. The Women's Liberation Plot
2. A Potent Drug
Penny
1. Penny Wise Pound Foolish
2. Someone famous once said, "Life wasn't meant to be easy"

Part Two - The Learning Curve

Pam
3. Clam Cleats, Cam Cleats, Jam Cleats
4. Slaying the Dragons
5. I Hate Learning Curves
Elaine
3. Lost in Moreton Bay
Penny
3. "Never teach you wife to drive," The same applies to sailing
4. To risk is to be free
5. Good Things come to Those Who Wait.

Part Three - The Big Cruise

Pam
6. Not all at Sea
7. Culture Shock
Elaine
1. A Tropical Winter
Penny
1. Never say Never
2. Back in the Jungle