In the tradition of their other works, this volume is as readable as it is long and thorough. This mini-epic is current, with long reports and personal accounts of surviving last year's storms, and of confronting heavy weather in everything from traditional ketches, modern racing and cruising boats, and racing and cruising multi-hulls. In addition to covering just about everything you could ever want to know about storm preparations, gear and tactics from those who have been through life-threatening storms, there are first person accounts of storm experiences from amateurs as well as experts. HC, 1999, 672 pages. SW 4 lbs.