Download or read book The RCC Pilotage Foundation Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Jane Russell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlantic Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. It is described by Yachting World magazine as 'An invaluable mixture of planning manual and pilot book, and an essential investment if you're planning to cross the Pond.' From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to sources of regional weather information, hurricane tracks, currents and tides, departure and arrival ports, facilities on arrival and documentation required, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instill confidence in those about to depart. This is the definitive reference on the subject, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers crossing the Atlantic in both directions and packed with all the information they need. 'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' - SAIL magazine (US)
Download or read book The Atlantic Crossing Guide 7th edition written by Jane Russell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' SAIL 'A must for all aspiring ocean crossers' Yachting World We call it 'The Pond', yet the Atlantic Ocean covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. It is still a mighty big pond to cross! Realising the dream of an Atlantic crossing remains a challenge but the rewards are many and lifelong. The Atlantic Crossing Guide is well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage, whether via the trade wind route to the Caribbean or to Europe from the United States. The better prepared you are the greater your chances of success. Packed full of the collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades, this new edition has been updated to include advice on: PREPARATIONS · suitable boats, including considerations of hull integrity · equipment and maintenance · advances in navigation and communications systems · access to weather and routeing information · the balance of power input and usage · planning for hurricane season · risk management · crew harmony and health · provisioning PASSAGE PLANNING · Atlantic weather systems, including tropical waves and hurricanes · common routes and timings across the Atlantic · seasonal cruising along bordering coasts and within Atlantic island groups · fog and ice in the higher latitudes · key landfalls 'A fantastic amount of information' Yachting Monthly
Download or read book The RCC Pilotage Foundation Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Anne Hammick and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2003-10-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlantic Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to regional weather, hurricanes, currents and tides, departure and arrival ports, facilities and paperwork, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart. This is the definitive reference on the subject, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers crossing in both directions and packed with all the information they need.
Download or read book The Pacific Crossing Guide 3rd edition written by Kitty van Hagen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart. This new edition has been completely restructured with Part 1 covering thorough preparation for a Pacific crossing and Part 2 covering Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are completely new sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance, and Pacific festivals. Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers.
Download or read book The Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Royal Cruising Club (Great Britain). Pilotage Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The RCC Pilotage Foundation Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Jane Russell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlantic Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. It is described by Yachting World magazine as 'An invaluable mixture of planning manual and pilot book, and an essential investment if you're planning to cross the Pond.' From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to sources of regional weather information, hurricane tracks, currents and tides, departure and arrival ports, facilities on arrival and documentation required, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instill confidence in those about to depart. This is the definitive reference on the subject, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers crossing the Atlantic in both directions and packed with all the information they need. 'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' - SAIL magazine (US)
Download or read book Arctic and Northern Waters written by Andrew Wilkes and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on 2020-01-05 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you only have a week to spare? For those of us who are time poor but who want to seize the moment, either on our own boat or on a charter, it’s reassuring to know that there are plenty of cruising hubs from where we can enjoy some of the best of the region in only a few days. Imray Pocket Pilots are a new series of affordable PDF books, companions to the Yachting Monthly series A Week Afloat. They visit some ideal destinations and suggest a one week itinerary, and include expanded sailing directions for cruising each area based on printed Imray pilot books. Familiar Imray chartlets cover marina detail and approaches, and photos add both information and colour to the downloads. This Imray Pocket Pilot covers The Ionian, Greece.
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.
Download or read book The Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Rcc Pilotage Foundation and published by International Marine Publishing Company. This book was released on 1988-09 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Anne Hammick and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From deciding which route to take, to what time of year would be best to cross, The Atlantic Crossing Guide answers you need to know about: -- Choosing and equipping a boat -- Route planning, provisioning -- Navigation and safety -- Landfalls and port details -- Details of winds and currents and a great deal more.This newest edition is completely overhauled, and new route, landfall, and port descriptions have been added.
Download or read book The RCC Pilotage Foundation Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Jane Russell and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlantic Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. It is described by Yachting World magazine as 'An invaluable mixture of planning manual and pilot book, and an essential investment if you're planning to cross the Pond.' From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to sources of regional weather information, hurricane tracks, currents and tides, departure and arrival ports, facilities on arrival and documentation required, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instill confidence in those about to depart. This is the definitive reference on the subject, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers crossing the Atlantic in both directions and packed with all the information they need. 'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' - SAIL magazine (US)
Download or read book Cruising Guide to the Canary Islands written by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs and published by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Philip Allen and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cape Horn and Antarctic Waters written by Paul Heiney and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stylish handbook from the RCC Pilotage Foundation covers the spectacular cruising grounds around Cape Horn, including Chile, the Beagle Channel, the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Including some of the most dangerous waters in the world, from the treacherous Cape Horn to the icebound anchorages of Antarctica, it offers not only inspiration and encouragement but enough detail to plan the voyage of a lifetime. Broadcaster and author Paul Heiney has incorporated a strategic range of navigational information from his voyage to the area alongside that gathered by other experienced sailors. Key passages, harbours and anchorages are described in an informative and enlightening way alongside useful sketch plans. Full-colour photographs and lively texts give a strong sense of the drama and magnificence of an area that is increasingly of interest to cruising yachts. This book is not only a vital practical resource for these waters but also a source of inspiration for those considering a future visit.
Download or read book The Atlantic Crossing Guide written by Anne Hammick and published by International Marine Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Atlantic Crossing Guide" has become established as the standard reference work for all those planning an Atlantic passage.
Download or read book Cruising Guide to Germany and Denmark written by Brian Navin and published by Imray. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the North Sea and Baltic coasts of Germany and Denmark, this guide is based on selected routes and provides all the necessary details and plans of ports along them. Now in its third edition, this text provides more detailed coverage of the coasts of Mecklenburg and Vorpommern to the Polish border, an area that has seen many changes in the last decade.
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