The world of the tali ships is full of challenges, both physical and mental, and those involved with them atallieveis have to look deep within themselves for the resources to meet those challenges. The rewards, though, are great. For the crew there is the satisfaction of being pushed to Iimits previously thought to be beyond reach , the joy of the shared experience, ofworkingasa team, andtheacquisition of new skills required for a successful sailing expedition. For the leaders, the fulfilment comes from watching the interaction of characters, and from commanding a ship, be it for a race or a routine journey. The author draws on his vast experience of sail training to explain its appeal. its organization and its value. As well as outlining the work of the Sail Training Association , he also looks at its counterparts abroad, describes his ideai vessel. and what. if possible, should make up that elusive ideai crew. From the rigging itself, to what supplies should be taken on a voyage, ali you need to know is here.