Most yachtsmen dream about cruising to an exotic destination; this is the book that will turn dreamers into planners. Twenty classic cruises are fully mapped, measured, and budgeted, showing how they are perfectly possible whatever your skill level. From weekend cruises around the British Isles to a voyage to Antarctica, from Greek island cruises to an escape to the Virgin Islands, this book explores where to go, how to get there, and what to expect en route. 
 The book breaks down each cruise into important considerations, such as which type of boat is needed, what level of skill or qualifications are required, whether it is a suitable journey to undertake with a young family, possible dangers--from extreme weather to the threat of piracy--and, most obviously, cost. Each cruise is graded from one to five in each category for instant comparison, but the book proves that none are impossible.
 Covering popular exotic cruising destinations, such as Thailand and the Virgin Islands, as well as unexpected, almost secret routes along the U.S. Intracoastal Waterway and French canals, and transoceanic adventures, including Atlantic and Pacific crossings, this inspirational guide might be the starting point for the voyage of a lifetime.

Dream Cruising Destinations: 24 Classic Cruises Mapped and Explored

Bird, Vanessa

Travel

Adlard Coles

The only guide you’ll ever need to cruising in the Ionian. Up-to-date and clear navigation, beautiful photography as well as local information, history, cuisine and culture.Covering the Ionian Islands from Corfu down to Zakinthos as well as the adjacent mainland coast of Greece from the Albanian border down to the South coast of the Peloponnese. The Ionian Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Drawing on the her local knowledge and expertise, Vanessa Bird provides clear pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, as well as offers useful information on the facilities and shops available. Helpful suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore along with some valuable insights into the history and culture of this beautiful part of the Eastern Mediterranean are also included. Incorporating superb photography and full colour harbour plans, the Ionian Cruising Companion is well presented and easy to use.Contents:IntroductionChapter One Corfu, Paxos, Antipaxos and the Diapondia IslandsChapter Two Epirus Coast from Pagania to Preveza, including the Amvrakikos GulfChapter Three Lefkada, Meganisi, Kalamos & KastosChapter Four The Etolo-Akarnanian CoastChapter Five Approaches to the Corinth CanalChapter Six Kefalonia and IthacaChapter Seven Zakynthos & the PeloponneseGlossaryIndex

Ionian Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical)

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

wiley

Packed with more than 150 designs, the focus is on the well-known and still active class boats, yet covers over 125 years of boating. Handsomely designed, color throughout, the book is divided into three (color coded) sections: Dinghy/Keelboats, Olympic, and Yacht classes. Entries include profile drawing, photographs, basic boat specs, background info, plans availability, class contact, designer, and more. Plus there's a sail insignia guide to help you identify boats on the water, and there's an index to help you find the boats. If you're a fan of the Olympics, this book has all 44 Olympic Class boats.

Classic Classes

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Wooden Boat Publications

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Delius Klasing Vlg GmbH

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