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Jude Binder launches new eBook 'Practical Boat Bits and Tips'

by Sail-World Cruising on 6 Dec 2012
Sun awning and rain catcher easily stored Jack Binder

The best features of Banyandah by Jude Binder with 40 years of experience finishing and maintaining vessels. She is also an accomplished sailor with 150,000 miles under sail, so she knows what stands the test of time.

Living afloat continuously for sixteen years, raising and educating her two sons while they sailed to over eighty countries, she learnt how to organize, victual, and manage small ships.

Simple ways to stop rattles and clunks, seal hatches, keep out midges, plus a homemade Lavac that never clogs & sun awning and rain catcher that easily stows.

Hints and ideas for every part of your vessel.

Immediate download from http://jackandjude.com/books/ebooks/

Priced at $5 you'll save that by learning from your first hint!

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