The "Handbook of Offshore Cruising" by Jim Howard is a nonfiction book published by Sheridan House, Inc. in 2000. This revised edition explores the dream and reality of modern ocean cruising, covering topics such as boating, sailing, and ocean cruising. The hardcover book is illustrated and measures 9 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 1 inch in height, weighing 16 ounces with 352 pages. It is written in English.