Captain Jeffrey Caso's book may not have made the best seller list or be all that well known, but it is certainly a book that every beginning boater needs to read at least once. While those that are already accomplished sea-farers may find it a bit elementary, it is really a terrific read for those that are just starting out, or even maybe only thinking about starting out. Caso's main premise is that no matter if you are on a dinky little fishing book or a hundred foot yacht, you need to know everything about that vessel before you set one oar on the water. We agree wholeheartedly with that, and honestly, if more beginning boaters read this book, there would probably be fewer accidents every year.
For us, the best part of this book is that it does not read like an instructional manual - and as such - it does not bore you to tears. We found the prose engaging and it read very much like an interesting novel. Don't let that style fool you though, Caso has some serious information to share. We liked the fact that he didn't try to overshoot his target audience. By keeping it very friendly and easy to understand, any new boater will be able to get quite a lot out of this book.
Caso starts with the bare basics - understanding what makes each type of boat unique and what you need to know about them. For those that haven't bought a boat yet, this is a great guide on matching up what you want to do with the right craft. Next, he goes into the actual shapes of boats and how this can cause some instability on the water, especially in bad conditions. This was very useful, especially for those that are trying to figure out which boat is right for them.
After this, he goes out on the water and tells you how to avoid some common beginner mistakes as well as how to handle yourself in all sorts of maritime situations. By sharing some great true stories of what not to do, the reader can easily pick up on the lesson and take the information to heart. We also liked the fact that Caso went into proper boating etiquette, trailering advice and general seamanship, rounding out the book into a perfect read and teaching tool.
Overall, although it may be a little simplistic at times, especially for those who are advanced boaters, it is a very good read and one that we highly recommend. Everything you could ever need to know about boating is right here, in one place. Read it, bring it on board and then reread it every chance you get. Each time you do, you'll get something new that you can put to use right away. This is easily one of the most entertaining and informative reads we've come across in a very long time.
Originally posted 2008-08-15 05:52:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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