Turkey Cruising Companion


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CRUISING COMPANIONS Local knowledge ashore and afloat With hundreds of miles of unspoilt coastline, Turkey is one of the Mediterranean's mowt idyllic cruising grounds. As well as deserted bays and beaches there are an increasing number of purpose-built marinas offering a full range of services to the modern yachtsman. Skippers can choose between a starlit meal at a simple shore-side restaurant or the bright lights and bustle of one of Turkey's many historic ports. Covering the Mediterranean and Aegean coastline between Izmir and Antalya, the "Turkey Cruising Companion" is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Emma Watson lives, works and sails in Turkey and draws on all her local knowledge and expertise to provide clear pilotage advice for a wealth of harbours and anchorages. There is also plenty of information on the facilities and shops. As well as history and culture, to ensure you make the most of your cruise or charter holiday. "Turkey Cruising Companion" incorporates superb photography and full colour harbour plans. It is easy to use for planning as well as being an essential onboard reference. PILOTAGE Clear pilotage directions and invaluable local knowledge COLOUR CHARTS Beautifully drawn to simplify harbour approaches PORT GUIDES Comprehensive information about local facilities, chandlers, boatyards and engineers, as well as where to shop WEATHER FORECASTS Full details of local forecasts RESTAURANT GUIDES The best meals and hidden gems WAYPOINTS Carefully selected approach and entrance waypoints




The Magic of Turkey


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Life at sea proved enchanting and pleasant, and everything seemed simpler and more concrete. Our ancient Venetian marine tradition took us eastward, to the cobalt blue Mediterranean Sea that starts its thousand-mile journey in Gibraltar and ends along the steep rugged coast of Turkey...




North Brittany & Channel Islands Cruising Companion


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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.




Turkish Waters Pilot


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East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion


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20th edition of 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible'. Comprehensive pilotage directions complemented by port information and local knowledge. Illustrated throughout with updated charts and photos.




How to Sail Around the World


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A new classic from one of the world's most respected sailing authors More than 35 years ago, Hal Roth quit his job as a journalist and went sailing. Since then, he's logged more than 200,000 sea miles. Along the way, Roth also has authored eight voyaging classics, including the 1978 bestseller After 50,000 Miles. Taking that book as its starting point, this handsome new volume incorporates the new technologies and discoveries of the last quarter century along with another 150,000 miles of experience. A compendium of mature, time-tested sea wisdom from one of the world's most respected sailing writers, How to Sail Around the World will tell the reader: How to choose and equip a sailboat for long-distance cruising, with an emphasis on simplicity and a modest budget How to plan and conduct a voyage anywhere in the world How to master the arts of navigation, anchoring, and daily life aboard in exotic places How to cope with storms at sea--the most complete and authoritative treatise on this critical topic ever published




The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising


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This is the perfect guide for anyone cruising in the Mediterranean by Rod Heikell, the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing. Thoroughly updated, this new edition conveys the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters. Although the Mediterranean provides wonderfully diverse cruising opportunities, it can also deliver a few surprises to the unwary. In this invaluable practical guide, Rod Heikell provides sound advice on: anchoring, berthing bow or stern-to, what weather to expect, facilities and the costs of keeping a boat there, plus advice on navigation, popular routes, formalities and what to expect ashore. Each country around the Mediterranean is covered, and there's even a handy section on shoe-string cruising for those on a tight budget. 'Offers time-served advice to both the novice and the old-hand.' Nautical Magazine




Coastal Cruising Under Power


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Coastal Cruising Under Power is your ultimate companion for exploring the coastal waters of North America with confidence in your powerboat. This beautifully illustrated guide provides countless tips on anchoring, piloting, weather, and more, along with in-depth, step-by-step instructions on numerous specific skills and techniques.




Mediterranean Cruising Handbook


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Imray's established 2-year almanac provides data for all the coasts and islands of the Mediterranean. Complete coverage for all the Mediterranean countries from Gibraltar clockwise to Morocco and the Atlantic islands. 424 pages in full color. Over 500 plans of key harbours. Full lists of radio weather and safety services. Complete list of major lights. Gibraltar tide tables.




Cruising Guide to the Canary Islands


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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.