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25 Things Every Sailor Needs
One thing I’ve learned is that the ocean favors the well-prepared sailor. This book details what every sailor should have with them, whether you’re going on a day sail or a circumnavigation. The book also goes into why you need certain gear and what makes some gear better than others.
About the Author
In 2001, 31-year-old Lance Gettler sold everything he owned, bought a sailboat he’d never seen over the internet and went sailing around the world. He didn’t know how to sail and had only been sailing once before, nine years prior.
Lance is now a professional delivery captain, delivering yachts worldwide. From 2005 to 2006, he sailed around the world aboard his 41' ketch with his brother, who didn't know how to sail either. You can read about that in "Ask Me Anything About Sailing Around The World". In 2011 alone, he logged more than 12,000 nm at sea aboard three different sailboats.
About the Author
In 2001, 31-year-old Lance Gettler sold everything he owned, bought a sailboat he’d never seen over the internet and went sailing around the world. He didn’t know how to sail and had only been sailing once before, nine years prior.
Lance is now a professional delivery captain, delivering yachts worldwide. From 2005 to 2006, he sailed around the world aboard his 41' ketch with his brother, who didn't know how to sail either. You can read about that in "Ask Me Anything About Sailing Around The World". In 2011 alone, he logged more than 12,000 nm at sea aboard three different sailboats.
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2011
About the author
Lance Gettler
9 books5 followersIn 2001, 31-year-old Lance Gettler sold everything he owned, bought a sailboat he’d never seen over the internet and went sailing around the world. He didn’t know how to sail and had only been sailing once before, nine years prior.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
February 3, 2018
A very basic read
Bought because it as only $1, so keep got what I paid for. It's only about 25 pages and doesn't go into much detail at all. The 25 items are probably the right ones, but are dry pack items to pack when going on a cruise. Don't expect too much and this will be an ok read.
Bought because it as only $1, so keep got what I paid for. It's only about 25 pages and doesn't go into much detail at all. The 25 items are probably the right ones, but are dry pack items to pack when going on a cruise. Don't expect too much and this will be an ok read.
July 27, 2017
Nothing new, but maybe helps
Every experienced sailor bear in mind list like this. If you not, read it, may be helpful. You can find list like this on the internet without buying a book.
Every experienced sailor bear in mind list like this. If you not, read it, may be helpful. You can find list like this on the internet without buying a book.
May 30, 2016
This was kinda a waste of time. Then again some people dont have common sense.
I didn't learn anything here buy it is well put. Most of these items are just good planning to have.
I didn't learn anything here buy it is well put. Most of these items are just good planning to have.
February 17, 2021
Another quick read.
April 16, 2021
None of the author’s URL work anymore
Content is very good but none of the authors URL work anymore. It would be great if he got the web site working again.
Content is very good but none of the authors URL work anymore. It would be great if he got the web site working again.
August 9, 2025
A short, quick read of 22 pages. Common sense items to pack for sailing the seas. Good for those who have no idea or need a reminder of a list of items they may need as a sailor.
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