Product Description

A circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland is the perfect 'doorstep' challenge for sailors and motorboaters looking for an extended cruise which doesn't take them too far from family and responsibilities and allows them to keep in touch. It doesn't require extended time off work,currency exchange or linguistic ability if things go wrong - and the coastline is beautiful! This book is a practical guide and Sam gives advice on planning and preparation: when to leave, whether to go clockwise or anti, what charts are needed, how much it is likely to cost, possible routes (via canals or 'the long way'), what stores and equipment are needed, likely pitfalls en route, and what types of running maintenance might be required. UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide is sure to appeal to all those sailors and motorboaters dreaming of one day circumnavigating Britain's beautiful islands.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23904 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
'Clear writing, stunning imagery and useful graphics make for a manual at once informative and entertaining. The book is an invaluable guide to anyone thinking of cruising the UK' --Yachting Monthly

'There is something to learn on every page. Must be one of the best available practical guides for cruising' --Lymington Times

'This is a comprehensive guide to sailing (or motor boating) round Britain' Sailing Today- Highly Recommended Title --Sailing Today

Review
' This is a superb sweeping guide '

Review
"it is well laid out, with lots of helpful tables of routes, distances, costs, packing lists and so on; a very helpful aide memoire."

Customer Reviews

The New Circumnavigation Bible
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this book for some time. Sadly it was published too late for my own voyage around GB, but I was keen to get my copy anyway to not only see how it should be done, but to see where I might have learned a few tips.

My initial thoughts are how extremely comprehensive this book is, this is a full-on reference book, fully researched and well written with great pictures and illustrations. But I would go further and say that the vast majority of the practical advice and detail in this book is applicable to anyone making a passage in and around UK waters, not just those who want to do the whole 360 degree thing. Do I wish I'd had a copy before I set off on my voyage? You bet I do. And the main reason why? Well, most importantly, it's knowing that whatever you are planning or whatever you do, it's reassuring to know that someone has done it before you and it is far better to learn from others, than to completely re-invent the wheel. Well done, a full 5 stars, an absolute must for every chart table.

Chaper headings include: Is this the voyage for me?, Planning route, Finances, Preparations, Stores/Equipment/Kit, Provisioning, Mooring/Anchoring, Weather, Staying in Touch, Navigation, Life on Board, Safety, Hazards and Engine maintenance.

New Guide recaps odyssey for Round Britain students Mary and David
Sam Steele has written a very useful book. Sailing round the Coast of Britain is quite a challenge. She has done it by dint of hard work and preparation. To her own first hand experience she has added a survey of the experience of over 60 other circumnavigators. The result is a very useful resource. The title is accurate. Sam is aiming to give guidance to anyone aspiring to the same venture while she recognises that there are several practical variations.
All cruising skippers will find useful advice for coastal voyaging - not just those people who want to shape and realise a `Round Britain dream'. I have to come clean here. I am one of those. Having sailed round the coast once under the tutelage of a professional skipper we do not rule out doing it again now David and I have our own boat. And Sam's book will help us if we do. We recommend it to anyone who wants a practical insight into how to circumnavigate the UK. Sam `does' detail where it really helps, eg anchoring - essential for this venture, or how to do an electrical audit, as well as: charts, leaving your home empty, and a whole gamut of other topics. Buy it. It will save its cost many times over if you take your courage in your hands and follow in her wake.

UK&I
UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide
I'm looking to do this trip in the not too distant future.
What I needed was a concise book that was interesting and easy to read yet gave me sufficient factual content to feel that I will be well prepared.
Thankfully it doesn't just give me a list of Waypoints used, but does give an insight to navigating the trickier bits, Orkney's being a case in point.
Although Sam didn't go round the west of Ireland I felt there was sufficient information to stand me in good stead for my voyage.
I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone, not just for a round Britain trip, but anywhere, as there are so many valid aspects for any voyage.