World Cruising Routes

2014-01-01 Sports & Recreation

Author : Jimmy Cornell
Release : 2014-01-01
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 884/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis World Cruising Routes by : Jimmy Cornell

Download or read book World Cruising Routes written by Jimmy Cornell. This book was released on 2014-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints.

World Cruising Routes

2008-03-30 Sports & Recreation

Author : Jimmy Cornell
Release : 2008-03-30
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Rating : 770/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis World Cruising Routes by : Jimmy Cornell

Download or read book World Cruising Routes written by Jimmy Cornell. This book was released on 2008-03-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one stop reference containing all necessary information for planning a cruise anywhere in the world.

World Cruising Routes

2014-05-29 Transportation

Author : Jimmy Cornell
Release : 2014-05-29
Genre : Transportation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 570/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis World Cruising Routes by : Jimmy Cornell

Download or read book World Cruising Routes written by Jimmy Cornell. This book was released on 2014-05-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long established as the bible for long-distance cruisers and a bestseller for more than 25 years, World Cruising Routes is the indispensable planning guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world from the tropical South Seas to the high latitudes of the Arctic and Antarctic, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains information on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, as well as suggestions about optimum times for individual routes. The 7th edition assesses the effects of global warming on cruising routes and provides over 6,000 waypoints to assist skippers in planning individual routes. It is the perfect one-stop reference for planning a cruise anywhere in the world. 'The most important book for long-distance voyagers to come along in decades.' Cruising World

World Voyage Planner

2012-08-16 Sports & Recreation

Author : Jimmy Cornell
Release : 2012-08-16
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 318/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis World Voyage Planner by : Jimmy Cornell

Download or read book World Voyage Planner written by Jimmy Cornell. This book was released on 2012-08-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In his new book, he helps the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating an extended cruise (and those dreaming about the possibility), this book will give an idea of what is involved in developing the right strategy. Amongst many other aspects, Jimmy looks at: - World weather systems - Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans - The pros and cons of different routes at different times of year (taking in account weather, timings, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of fog, icebergs, gales, etc) - The pros and cons, attractions and dangers of different routes (such as the problem of piracy) - Practicalities (repair facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations, provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much more) - Jimmy's top ten list of common things that ruin a voyage Written from an international point of view, Jimmy Cornell's Blue Water Voyage Planning can help sailors from any country going to any other achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.

World Cruising Handbook

2001 Pilot guides

Author : Jimmy Cornell
Release : 2001
Genre : Pilot guides
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 105/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis World Cruising Handbook by : Jimmy Cornell

Download or read book World Cruising Handbook written by Jimmy Cornell. This book was released on 2001. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Cruising Handbook is a companion volume to Jimmy Cornell's internationally best-selling World Cruising Routes and contains invaluable practical information on all aspects of cruising worldwide. The third edition of World Cruising Handbook has been thoroughly revised to bring it in line with the enormous changes brought about by the Internet revolution. Entries for all 185 maritime nations of the world have been thoroughly revised in order to gather together in a single volume all the practical information anyone would need when planning to sail anywhere in the world.Section I cover matters of general interest such as cruising formalities, health precautions, and radio and satellite communications.Section II describes the history, economy, political situation, culture, climate, language and religion of 185 countries and dependencies, as well as giving an insight into the cruising attractions of each country. Detailed information is provided on: Ports of entry Customs, health and immigration requirements Clearance procedures, cruising permits and bonds Ports, marinas and technical facilities Local time, currency, business hours, public holidays, electricity, etc. Section III contains information on IALA buoyage, U.S. and British chart agents worldwide and a glossary of useful terms in several languages.World Cruising Handbook is the indispensable reference guide for long distance sailors.The information in this book is continuously updated on www.noonsite.com, Jimmy Cornell's website for cruising sailors.

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