Lars Hassler is a sailor, diver, skier, mountaineer, marathon runner, aerobics instructor and has a Masters in Law. After his ten year cruise around the world, he returned to Sweden where he lectures and writes books in the winter, and sails in the Mediterranean with paying crew in the summer.

"An entertaining and instructive book for anyone planning a long distance cruise." Boat Mart September 2009 '...great photographs and plenty of sailing hints and tips.' Practical Boat Owner (December 2009) 'With its gorgeous photograph sections and fascination accounts of the places visited, this is a hugely enjoyable read for anyone thinking (or dreaming!) of an extended cruise.' Royal Naval Sailing Association (Winter 2009) 'Useful information on energy saving plus communications, choosing crew and how to start a new career as a charter skipper, as well as how to hitchhike round the world as crew.' Yachting Monthly (January 2010) 'It is a great trip' Sailing (2010)

Lars Hassler is a sailor, diver, skier, mountaineer, marathon runner, aerobics instructor and has a Masters in Law. After his ten year cruise around the world, he returned to Sweden where he lectures and writes books in the winter, and sails in the Mediterranean with paying crew in the summer.

"An entertaining and instructive book for anyone planning a long distance cruise." Boat Mart September 2009 '...great photographs and plenty of sailing hints and tips.' Practical Boat Owner (December 2009) 'With its gorgeous photograph sections and fascination accounts of the places visited, this is a hugely enjoyable read for anyone thinking (or dreaming!) of an extended cruise.' Royal Naval Sailing Association (Winter 2009) 'Useful information on energy saving plus communications, choosing crew and how to start a new career as a charter skipper, as well as how to hitchhike round the world as crew.' Yachting Monthly (January 2010) 'It is a great trip' Sailing (2010)