Product Description

The Dalmatian coast, with its many unspoilt islands and crystal clear waters, ranks high amongst the best cruising areas in the world. Share its secrets, get an inside track on the latest cruising and destination news, and obtain all the facts, photos and chartlets you need to cruise it safely, discover its hidden gems, and enjoy it to the full.

• Croatia is a cruising hotspot that is developing rapidly. This is the most in depth and up to date book of its kind on the market.
• The authors have access to the best contacts and latest information on what is happening onshore and offshore. They have lived and worked in the cruising area for five years.

   This book features

  • Port guides – where to eat, shop & visit as well as local facilities, chandlers and engineers.
  • Pilotage – clear pilotage directions, aerial approach shots.
  • Colour charts to simplify harbour approaches, carefully selected approach and entrance waypoints.
  • History and culture – useful background information about these important aspects of the cruising region.
  • Eating and drinking – restaurant tips for each harbour, local cuisines and wine cellars.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45001 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Review
"Croatia undoubtedly has an interesting coastline and this publication does it justice..."  (Classic Boat, February 2008)

"well laid out book…with comprehensive explanations of the pros and cons of each anchorage and port…"   ( Dinghy Magazine, February 2008)

"I wouldn′t take the risk of this book not being onboard. Buy it, and take it with you!" (Practical Boat Owner, March 2008)    

“The pages are bright and accessible, with plenty of charts and photographs…Worth packing if you’re off on a charter.” (Yachting Monthly, April 2008)

Review
"Croatia undoubtedly has an interesting coastline and this publication does it justice..."  (Classic Boat, February 2008)

"well laid out book…with comprehensive explanations of the pros and cons of each anchorage and port…"   (Dinghy Magazine, February 2008)

"I wouldn′t take the risk of this book not being onboard. Buy it, and take it with you!" (Practical Boat Owner, March 2008)      

“The pages are bright and accessible, with plenty of charts and photographs…Worth packing if you’re off on a charter.” (Yachting Monthly, April 2008)

“It is well produced by Wiley and for all it contains is very good value.” Multhull Review June 2008

“…this excellent book gives extensive details of the mainland coastline and islands off Croatia with thorough descriptions” Sailing Today July 2008 

Practical Boat Owner, March 2008
"I wouldn't take the risk of this book not being onboard. Buy it, and take it with you!"

Customer Reviews

All you need to explore the Dalmatian coast, apart from a boat.
For those who wish to explore the islands and coastline of Croatia by boat (and what better way to do it?), this is the guide for you. It also contains much useful information on places to visit, and on the country generally, for the landlubber tourist - though be warned, it will make you want to take to the sea! Even if you don't have or hire a boat, you are likely to use ferries and approach ports in the ways described.

The authors have clearly done their research thoroughly and at length, having taken some 4 years in preparing the guide. My knowledge of the region is, so far, centred on the area around Split and so I checked what the book has to say about it. Chapter 4 covers places like Trogir, Ciovo Island, Kastela (really seven villages with at least one castle each) and Split itself. Chapter 5 covers the islands around Split, including Brac and Hvar. I soon found that there is so much more to see than I have already, and that I need a boat to make the most of it. For example, I sailed past Vranjic Islet and it is clearly worth a visit, and I never did get to Vis Island. You can, of course, cover a lot using ferries and water taxis. Wherever you land, this book will help you find the essentials of a good holiday - restaurants, shops, markets, places of interest - as well as providing a brief history of the area.

This is the most in-depth and up to date book of its kind that I have come across. It is great for planning trips while at home and is an essential on board. It is not a pocket guide, but even if you are not cruising I recommend that you find space to take it with you.

Croatia the best cruising grounds
I sailed many parts of the world before I decided to settle down in Croatia and agree with the authors that Croatia, particularly Dalmatia - the area covered by this book - is one of the best cruising grounds in Europe, if not the wider world.

What I particularly love about the Croatia Cruising Companion is the detail, onshore and offshore. The authors have lived and worked in Croatia for a number of years and it's easy to spot that they know the area inside out, especially when comparing with other publications that are based on occasional visits. There are plenty of Pilot books around which give a section to Croatia, sometimes hidden amongst "Eastern Europe" or "The Adriatic" but all 256 pages of this book are devoted to the Dalmatian Coast and Islands, from Zadar to Dubrovnik, and all the islands in between - Hvar, Brac, Vis, Korcula to name just a few of the larger ones.I enjoy looking up the smaller deserted islands to see what they have to offer as there's not always much information around on them.

As a resident of Split, I also looked at that section very closely. There's a whole page of useful information on the town including a superb selection of restaurants, and contact details for a launderette tucked away in the back streets - UK style launderettes are very rare in Croatia. That's the sort of information that really makes it an insiders' guide. But of course the nautical information is very important too and, with so many bays, marinas, anchorages and ports in Dalmatia it's great to have a well re-searched book that allows you to choose the most suitable spot in an area, based on all the key details - shelter, access, facilities, price, ambience, etc. There's also a detailed introduction with all the essential facts and tips you need to know about Croatia - at sea and on land.

The Cruising Companion is packed with information, full of glossy photographs, detailed port plans and charts, and it's a good read too - not just a collection of facts. Well produced and A4 in size it also looks pretty good on the coffee table, even if you haven't quite booked your sailing holiday yet!

Sailing in Croatia
This book is an invaluable guide to sailing in Croatia with lots of information about the various harbours, tranquil spots to discover and plenty of relevant information about sailing into them. Bought it for a relative for a thank you present who thinks its brilliant