Stargazer's Diary: an Intimate Journal of the Cruising Lifestyle from California to Florida

Rating:
Summary: A good read
Review: This is an up close account of a 2 year cruise. It is not written in the usual narrative format, but follows a cruising log style. At first I didn't like the format and found it difficult to read. Once I picked this book up again, I found that it is a fine read in its uniqueness. As Shirlee reveals her day by day thoughts and feelings she offers an insight into typical questions that I, as a cruising wannabe, ask. The usual style of the cruising narrative is more sketchy, humorous and forgiving. I like the straightforwardness of this day by day account. Shirlee reeals their intial excitement for the cruising lifestyle, the everyday joys, trials and disillusionments as well as their own questions. Lots of recipies and anchorage information along with personal observations. I'm glad to have read it and plan to use it as a reference when we cruise.