Riding the Wild Ocean is a compilation of author Paul Krantz's wildest adventures over the years, which takes us from coastal New England to the Dry Tortugas -- all in small boats under twenty-feet in length. Beyond the sheer thrill of adventure, Riding the Wild Ocean is a how-to manual for the serious sailor contemplating trying his or her hand at such open ocean adventuring in small boats, including how to select and equip a boat for all-weather, day and night sailing; and how to prepare one's self as well through gradual exposure to extreme conditions in controlled situations.