Southern Ireland Cruising Companion

Southern Ireland Cruising Companion
Author: Robert Wilcox
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780470713815

An authoritative cruising companion to the south and southwest coast of Ireland from the Shannon Estuary to St George's Channel.

Cruising Ireland

Cruising Ireland
Author: Mike Balmforth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012
Genre: Navigation
ISBN: 9780955819933

West Country Cruising Companion

West Country Cruising Companion
Author: Mark Fishwick
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1912621185

First published in 1988 as West Country Cruising, Mark Fishwick's definitive sailing guide for the ever-attractive coastline of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly combines a skilful blend of pilotage and cruising information, with historical insight and suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore. For those who plan to head west, this book is more than essential reading – it will enhance your enjoyment and prove to be a worthy and much used addition to the ship's library. Those already in the west will find themselves regularly thumbing its pages. Share Mark Fishwick's passion for this region which combines with his in-depth knowledge from a lifetime cruising these waters to create a text which will inspire and inform you. It is enhanced with colour charts and detailed photography, including spectacular aerial shots of ports, harbours and anchorages, many taken in 2020. This latest, ninth, edition is fully updated for publication and further updates are provided every Spring on the Fernhurst Books' website. More than one satisfied reader has aptly described the book as "the perfect on-board companion".

World Cruising Destinations

World Cruising Destinations
Author: Jimmy Cornell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1288
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1472947460

'What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing' - Yachting World One of the most influential cruising yachtsmen writing today, Jimmy Cornell has sailed over 200,000 miles on all the oceans of the world, including three circumnavigations and voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic. His successful guide to sailing around the world, World Cruising Routes, has helped many aspirational voyagers turn their dreams into reality and follow in his footsteps. Here in its extensively revised edition is its partner, covering all the land-based essentials for cruisers. This substantial handbook profiles every cruising destination in the world, with information on cruising attractions, history, culture, climate(including average monthly temperatures and rainfall, plus tropical storm seasons), local laws, regulations and formalities, facilities available, plus public holidays and events, emergency telephone numbers, and much more. Everything the cruiser needs to know about. Lavishly illustrated throughout, it is not only a must-have onboard reference work for long distance sailors, but will undoubtedly inspire the adventurous to sail where they have never sailed before.

RYA Passage Planning (G-G69)

RYA Passage Planning (G-G69)
Author: Royal Yachting Association
Publisher: Royal Yachting Association
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2018-10-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

No sea voyage, whether long or short, offshore or within sight of land, should go ahead without adequate planning and this ebook is your perfect companion to help you prepare thoroughly before setting off. RYA Passage Planning will take you through all you need to know and allow you to work through some examples of different passages. This will show you what you might need to think about on the range of different journeys you may undertake. The essential facts and methods are split into three sections: Getting down to basics The essential first steps Putting it into practice Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association Written by RNLI Sea Safety Manager Peter Chennell, this ebook will help you make passage planning routine. It is packed full of useful information on where to find the relevant planning sources and will prove to be a useful companion to all who take their recreation afloat. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).

Cruising Guide to the Canary Islands

Cruising Guide to the Canary Islands
Author: Oliver Solanas Heinrichs
Publisher: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-01-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781846238475

This lively cruising guide to the Canary Islands, compiled by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs and Mike Westin, offers a useful combination of cruising information, sightseeing recommendations and tips from local sailors about the beautiful islands of this Spanish archipelago. Well researched texts give full detail of marinas and anchorages in a friendly and accessible style, with spectacular aerial photographs detailing the rugged volcanic scenery and black- and white-sand beaches of the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. The authors' invaluable network of contacts has added an extra dimension, with tips and recommendations from locals. Imray's clear and informative plans include the usual pilotage information plus details of wind acceleration zones, useful facilities and attractions in the areas surrounding each harbour. A handy guide for those who want to explore the Canary Islands in depth or simply pass through on their way across the Atlantic.

The Dinghy Cruising Companion

The Dinghy Cruising Companion
Author: Roger Barnes
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-05-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1408179164

A practical and engaging guide to dinghy cruising, covering everything from getting set up to embarking on more adventurous cruises. A wonderful read with a huge amount of useful advice.

North Brittany & Channel Islands Cruising Companion

North Brittany & Channel Islands Cruising Companion
Author: Peter Cumberlidge
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1912621495

The long-awaited update of this best-selling pilot guide covering the whole spectacular North Brittany coast, the Channel Islands and the fascinating harbours on the west side of the Cherbourg peninsula. Packed with comprehensive pilotage and nautical information as well as suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore: an authoritative guide designed to help you make the most of your visit to this fabulous area. It is enhanced with colour charts and detailed photography, including spectacular aerial shots of ports, harbours and anchorages. Share Peter & Jane's joy of cruising in this fabulous area which has enabled them to create a text which will inspire and inform you and help you love the area as much as they do. Reading Peter's wonderful prose in advance of your cruise you will almost feel you are there already. When you do make landfall, you will be reassured by the pilotage descriptions which will give you the confidence to tackle even the most challenging approaches. And once you have berthed you will know where to head for that celebratory meal of incomparable French cuisine. And that's only the start of your cruise! This third edition is fully updated for publication and further updates are provided every Spring on the Fernhurst Books' website.

Clyde Cruising Club Cruising Scotland

Clyde Cruising Club Cruising Scotland
Author: Mike Balmforth
Publisher: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2015-07-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781846236976

This lavishly illustrated book has been designed as a companion to the Clyde Cruising Club's Sailing Directions and covers the Scottish west coast from the Clyde to Cape Wrath and all the outlying islands. It was first written by the late Journal Editor, Mike Balmforth, in conjunction with the Editor of the Sailing Directions, Edward Mason, who has now prepared this updated first edition in collaboration with Imrays. Cruising Scotland provides additional information, points of interest and many photographs and is a fascinating and invaluable addition to the Club's publications. No yacht cruising the Scottish west coast should be without a copy.

Cruising Guide to the Netherlands

Cruising Guide to the Netherlands
Author: Brian Navin
Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd
Total Pages: 216
Release:
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1846238919

This is the fifth editon of 'Cruising Guide to the Netherlands' which was first published in 1988. It is regarded as the authoritative companion for anyone cruising the Netherlands using fixed mast routes. Brian Navin's guide is based on popular selected routes which offer an opportunity to visit most of the regions of the Netherlands from the estuary of the Schelde up to the IJsselmeer and Waddensee. This new edition follows the same pattern, and includes corrections and updates that have accumulated since the fourth edition was published. This includes amended harbour plans and new photographs taken by the author. 'Cruising Guide to the Netherlands' is one of a well established series of guides from Brian Navin.