The Mind of the Sailor

Written by a psychiatrist with 30 years of sailing experience, this title uses true tales of sea adventure to examine the psychological forces at play on a boat and provides useful insights into key issues such as what it takes to be a good skipper and what it takes for an effective crew. With the help of co-author Ros Hogbin, Noble also considers the special issues raised by bluewatercruising, ocean racing, singlehanded sailing, sailing under extreme condidtions, and abandoning ship.