1. Dreams and Decisions - Is this what you want to do ?

2. Background Planning - Practical consideration.

3. The Right Yacht - Choosing a boat for the job.

4. Fitting her Out - Essentials.

5. Getting her Ready - More essentials.

6. Optional Extras - the "nice to haves".

7. Living aboard - Your creature comforts.

8. The Paperwork - Oiling the wheels.

9. The Navigator's Lot - Skills and equipment.

10. The Officers and Deckies - Handling the boat.

Postcript.

Appendix: 1.Galley: Basic Equipment List.

Appendix: 2. Galley: Basic Supplies List.

Appendix: 3. Guests' Information Leaflet.

Appendix: 4. Spare Parts Check List.

Appendix: 5. Tools List.

Appendix: 6. Bosun's and Carpenter's Locker.

Appendix: 7. Basic Medical Supplies List.

Appendix: 8. Basic Household Items.

Acknoiwledgements.

Index.