Product Description

With foreword by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail single handed and non-stop around the world between 14th June 1968 and 22nd April 1969, Essential Sailing Destinations is a practical, yet aspirational and appealing guide to enjoying the world's seas and oceans. Highlighting some of the most stunning, vibrant, relaxing and secluded spots to drop anchor, the book is an ideal gift for sailors and aspiring sailors everywhere, including nautical know-how such as prevailing wind direction/speed, sailing experience required, best times to visit, and safe anchorages. There are also practical tips on places to eat, drink and visit and information on trip planning and what to do on sea and on land. Whatever your idea of the perfect sailing adventure, "Essential Sailing Destinations" cannot fail to delight.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6996 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

Customer Reviews

Good for planning new cruising grounds
I was intially sceptical about this book before reading it. I had bought "50 places to sail before you die" and felt it was a waste of money. But this is different and is clearly written by someone who understands what you would be looking for as a sailor. It provides practical info which would help you decide whether you might like to cruise in this area. It contains useful planning info such as sailing season, prevailing wind, degree of difficulty etc. It covers 71 places and has been put together by some reputable yachting writers and it shows. It is supported by some stunning photography which should really whet the appetite to investigate new areas. My only negative would be that the photos of west coast of Scotland could have been more spectacular given the scenery - but it is a minor negative. Definately worth buying if you are looking for new cruising grounds or if considering places to charter.

Dreams
Totally inspiring ! A wonderful book that inspires many hours of dreaming about giving up the rat race, selling the house, buying a cruiser and visiting all of these fantastic places. The information, from true experts, is pitched just perfectly, and the photographs just make you want to go wherever is being discussed. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this book, though some may disagree on the selection of destinations, and have favourites of their own.

The only disappointment (apart from my lack of courage in giving in to temptation) is that I just wanted more. Please can we have a volume 2 ? I'm sure there are other "essentials" out there.