Download or read book Cruising West France written by Peter Cumberlidge and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on 2022-11-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: West France is, in the author’s words, a glorious coastline of timeless cruising pleasures. This sailing companion will take you along its rocky coastlines and golden beaches and up its many estuaries and rivers, enriching your journey from port to port with the history, sights and gastronomic delights of the region. Numerous photographs illustrate the places described and emphasise the picturesque nature of this most popular cruising ground.
Download or read book West France Cruising Companion written by Neville Featherstone and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2010-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CRUISING COMPANIONS Local knowledge ashore and afloatThe west coast of France is a cruising paradise with sheltered harbours, idyllic islands and a wealth of Gallic charm. Accurate pilotage information is vital to make the most of a cruise along these waters and this new edition of West France Cruising Companion is an onboard essential. Packed with navigational advice, it steers skippers through tidal races and past rocks and shoals to discover the area's many delights. There is plenty of guidance on what to do ashore, from finding the best restaurants and shops to tracking down chandlers and engineers.Neville Featherstone is a hugely experienced almanac editor and pilot book author. He has cruised these waters extensively and understands the needs of the visiting yachtsmen.FULLY UPDATED The latest port information, charts and aerial photographs to help you navigate with safety and confidencePORT GUIDES All you need to know about ports between Lâ€2Aberwracâ€2h and the Spanish borderNEW HARBOURS Explore new destinations with information on 22 additional harboursTIDAL RACES Expert advice and charts help you tackle the Chenal du Four and Raz de SeinWAYPOINTS Carefully selected approach and entrance waypoints
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Download or read book West France Cruising Companion written by Neville Featherstone and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2001-05-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As well as the how to get there information offered in traditional pilotage guides, this cruising companion covers what shall we do when we get there. This edition covers the French Atlantic coast from Brest to Bordeaux, including the canals to the Mediterranean. It includes tidal height and stream information, distance tables, a foreign language glossary, and marina and mooring details. Shore information, local heritage and facilities, things to do and see are also included.
Download or read book Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.
Download or read book Mediterranean Spain written by Steve Pickard and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this well-received title from the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation covers the entire Mediterranean mainland coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the French border. This is the only detailed pilot for the Spanish Mediterranean coast running up from Gibraltar to the border with France. It covers a varied cruising area that includes the mountain-backed Costas del and Sol and Blanca, the expansive lagoon of the Mar Menor, the low-lying Ebro delta and the rugged Costa Brava. In between are several great cities including Malaga, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona, the Catalan capital. The volume opens with Gibraltar and La Línea. With Imray charts for the same coast, Mediterranean Spain provides all the data necessary for anyone based in Spain, transitting to and from areas further East or the Balearics, or just exploring this rich and varied coast and its hinterland. The coverage has been revised with the text updated, new plans added and other plan updates based on the latest information. This edition has been enhanced by the addition of over 100 aerial photographs showing coastline and harbour approaches.
Download or read book Through the French Canals written by David Jefferson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other book. First published in 1970, it's been the key authoritative title on cruising the French canals ever since. The revised new edition is the essential comprehensive planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the French waterways or take their boat from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean via the inland route. It includes: over 50 routes fully described and illustrated, with positions of locks, towns and villages through routes from the English Channel and Atlantic to the Mediterranean, plus distances, and assessment of suitable boats for the canals. It also provides dimensions of locks and operating times, details of bridge heights, canal depths, fuelling points, waterway signals, a guide to the cost of living, shopping and stores, sources of weather information, haltes for overnight stops, and ports de plaisance. As well as new photography, the new edition is updated throughout with new information on local facilities, new haltes and ports de plaisance, new VNF License fees, revisions to cruise hire companies, updated references to holding tanks, the availability of diesel and costs of cruising and much more.
Download or read book Mediterranean France and Corsica Pilot written by Rod and Lucinda Heikell and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive companion to the long coastline which ranges from Spain and the edge of the Pyrenees to the Alpes Maritimes and Italy. It covers the flat country of Languedoc-Roussillon, the coast of the Golfe du Lion, the Rhône delta and the Camargue, the industrial Golfe de Fos, the Côte d’Azur and the French Riviera and Monaco. The island of Corsica and the waterways that run behind the coast linking the Canal du Midi and the étangs to the Rhône are covered in separate chapters. The authors spent the summer and autumn of 2016 cruising in Corsica and then across to the Golfe du Fos where they left Skylax for the winter. During their travels they visited a large number of harbours and anchorages, collecting the latest information and taking new photographs. There are new aerial photos for many places and in particular for ports and harbours in Languedoc – Roussillon. This major 2017 edition contains substantial change to the content. ‘A new Mediterranean France pilot from Rod and Lu Heikell is now available from Imray and, needless to say, if you have not got one and plan to cruise this coast and inevitably Corsica, then rush out and buy it!’ Royal Cruising Club.
Download or read book Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium written by Gordon Knight and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cruising Association guide to the inland waterways of France, Belgium and Luxembourg (with 25 per cent discount offer on first year's CA membership). Updates to 31 October 2019.
Download or read book Atlantic France written by Nick Chavasse and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Ouessant in the north to Hendaye on the Spanish border, the third edition of this comprehensive sailing guide to the Atlantic coast of France has, once again, been thoroughly revised and updated by Nick Chavasse aboard his Bowman 40, Wild Bird. His coastal explorations have taken him over drying causeways and under mast-height bridges, up tranquil rivers and around sand-strewn islands and this first-hand familiarity is evident in the extent and depth of coverage. Plans have been revised and updated throughout and there are numerous new photographs to help the navigator identify key features. Atlantic France is the authoritative cruising guide for this most popular coastline of historic ports and idyllic anchorages with its sometimes-challenging tides, currents and pilotage.
Download or read book Berlitz River Cruising in Europe written by Berlitz and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A river cruise is undoubtedly the most civilized way to see the best of Europe; you can relax in the comfort of a small vessel as you glide through picturesque towns and spectacular scenery. But how do you choose which cruise company, which kind of rivership, and where to go? This thoroughly updated and expanded new edition of the Berlitz guide to River Cruising in Europe will tell you everything you need to know about taking a cruise along Europe's beautiful rivers and waterways. The book cuts through the brochures' hype - almost every river cruise company promises you luxury. But what does 'luxury' really mean? The guide gives you unbiased advice on the different kinds of river vessels and the facilities they offer, helping you to make an informed choice. We take you on a journey along Europe's rivers and waterways, describing the highlights along the way - the historic cities and majestic scenery of the Danube, the castles and vineyards of the romantic Rhine, and much more. Also included are listings for over 200 riverships, which are described and impartially rated, so that you can easily compare them and their facilities.
Download or read book West Country Cruising Companion written by Mark Fishwick and published by Fernhurst Books Limited. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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".
Download or read book World Cruising Destinations written by Jimmy Cornell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-07-13 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive profile of every cruising destination in the world by the guru of long distance sailing.
Download or read book A Cruising Guide to the Caribbean written by William T. Stone and published by Sheridan House. This book was released on 1998-08-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cruising guide covers the Caribbean basin from the Virgin Islands, to the popular Winwards and Leewards, to the fast growing yachting mecca of Venezuela and the island groups around South America's northern coast.
Download or read book Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium written by Gordon Knight and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide, now in its 28th edition, is firmly established as one of the most thorough and up to date guides to inland waterways cruising in France and Belgium (and Luxembourg). Annually updated each year by Cruising Association (CA) members actively cruising the waterways, it has the advantage that it is very much more detailed and up to date than other published guides. It also indicates what moorings are like, not just their location. In an extensive introduction and detailed information section, it explains the character of the various waterways; the challenges to be overcome; the equipment needed; licences and regulations; sources of further information; 'rules of the road' and many other items of interest to the inland waterways cruiser. This latest edition also includes a full index in addition to an index of waterways. It also includes a 25 per cent discount offer on first year's CA membership to purchasers joining online during the year. Members then have free access to the online editions of this guide, which contain hyperlinks to the CA's proprietary CAptain's Mate app enabling users to access the most up-to-date information on routes and mooring locations. It also includes a special code providing a 25% discount on a PDF version of the guide from the CA's Shopify online store at https: //cruising-association-eiws.myshopify.com throughout 2024.
Download or read book Atlantic France written by RCC PILOTAGE FOUNDATION. and published by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the whole Atlantic coast of France, from Ouessant in the north to Hendaye on the Spanish border, this second edition of the RCC Pilotage Foundation's guide has been thoroughly revised and updated by Nick Chavasse who has taken his Bowman 40, Wild Bird, into every main port and a multitude of anchorages, including explorations up the numerous navigable rivers. The plans have been revised and improved throughout and the coverage has been extended to include large scale detail for key areas including Lorient and the Gironde. Coverage of the Brittany coast west from L'Aberwrac'h, so often the gateway to the Chenal du Four, is now extended to include the islands of Ouessant and Molène.Many of the new photographs are on-the-water images which are invaluable to the navigator, but this edition also continues to benefit from Patrick Roach's unique and informative aerial coverage. 'Atlantic France' is the authoritative cruising companion for this long and varied coastline with its sometimes-daunting tides and currents, and its publication has been welcomed both by first time visitors who are enjoying their first taste of the region and by old hands who are revisiting their favourite haunts.
Download or read book Brazil Cruising Guide written by Michel Balette and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in France, this cruising guide to Brazil has been produced to the same high standards as Imray's major pilot books.Over 250 harbours and anchorages are described and illustrated in full colour with charts and photographs. 2010 edition.
