Logbook for Cruising Under Sail: 1 (Logbooks)

The log book is approximately A4 size and with a hard cover. There are 25 entries per every double page, with approx. 40 double pages. It gives suggestions on two different ways to maintain a log, and a recommended list of abbreviations and symbols. It doesn't waste space with the boilerplate stuff about flags, rules of the road, fog signals, IALA, etc., which I like to keep in my skipper folder (or my memory), and don't need to be duplicated in the log. Columns for each entry are, from left to right: Time, Course Ordered, Log reading, Course Steered, Dist Run, Leeway, Wind, Sea, Weather, Visibility, Baro, Position, Source of fix, Next wp, Remarks, with all but the Remarks on the left page, and Remarks on the right page. It has additional entries per page such as Date, From and To, Engine hours, space for some Narrative, etc.. Because the Remarks column is as wide as an A4 page, it allows you to partition it further, adding other columns to log additional information. Overall a neat layout and a robust binding.

For those not comfortable log keeping with a blank pad this is wonderful.Nice hard cover book.Layout has been well thought out and log keeping notes and guidance are excellent.Can be used for simple day trips and long passages equally well.

Bought as a gift for a friend who has just got a small sailing cruiser. He can record everything he needs in the one book. Even has an introduction to how to fill it in. He loves it.

A good all round logbook. Have used for some years.Could be improved by the addition of a section to record high and low tides and weather forecast informationHowever there is enough space to put in your own sections and headings as required.

Good item

Really pleased with the quality of this. Lots of info to assist in the completion of not used one before. Worth the money

This is a serious logbook, not one of those "diary-type" logbooks. The pre-printed subjects are what we use for every sail, in accordance with maritime law for boats registered in our country, including engine and generator hours.

Great present for a friend sailing around Britain for Macmillan