A collection of the best places to sail around the world for planners and dreamers.
If you could cruise anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Would you head for the cooler climes of Northern Europe, or the tropical heat of the southern hemisphere? With so many wonderful destinations around the world, it is hard to know where to start, but with this book a sailor’s dream can become a reality. Highly experienced sailor Vanessa Bird handpicks 25 of the most varied and interesting places to explore. From weekend cruises around the British Isles, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean to island hopping in the Caribbean, or sailing on one of Canada’s Great Lakes, this guide gives a useful snapshot of some of the finest cruising grounds from around the world.
For each destination, there is practical information on the route and when to go, what to see, the level of skill or qualifications required and important things to consider, such as what type of boat is needed and hazards along the route.
Written with sailors of all abilities and preferences in mind, the routes featured cover a wide range of cruising grounds. Illustrated with stunning photography, this guide provides an inspirational glimpse into the places to visit and gives you the information needed to kickstart your adventure.
Introduction
World map showing routes and route numbers
Sailing and climate change - how to sail sustainably
Recourses - formalities, navigation and practical considerations
NORTHERN EUROPE
Voyage 1 Scotland, The Western Isles
Voyage 2 Norway, The Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands
Voyage 3 Sweden, The Stockholm Archipelago
Voyage 4 Finland, The Åland Archipelago and Helsinki
Voyage 5 England, The Scilly Isles
Voyage 6 Germany, The Baltic coast
SOUTHERN EUROPE
Voyage 7 France, The Inland Waterways
Voyage 8 France, The Côte d’Azur
Voyage 9 Spain, The Northwest Coast
Voyage 10 Italy, Sicily and its Islands
Voyage 11 Croatia, The Dalmation Coast
Voyage 12 Greece. The Ionian Islands
Voyage 13 Turkey. The Aegean Coast
THE ATLANTIC
Voyage 14 The Atlantic Ocean, Transatlantic Crossing
NORTH AMERICA
Voyage 15 The Caribbean, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Voyage 16 The Caribbean, The British Virgin Islands
Voyage 17 Mexico, The Sea of Cortez
Voyage 18 United States, The San Juan Islands
Voyage 19 United States, The Intracoastal Waterway
Voyage 20 Canada, Lake Huron
SOUTH-EAST ASIA
Voyage 21 Thailand, Phuket and Phang Nga Bay
THE INDIAN OCEAN
Voyage 22 The Indian Ocean, The Seychelles
AUSTRALASIA
Voyage 23 New Zealand. Auckland and the Bay of Islands
Voyage 24 Australia, The Whitsunday Islands
THE PACIFIC
Voyage 25 The Pacific Ocean, The Cook Islands
IF YOU WANT A CHALLENGE
Resources
Further reading
Index
Acknowledgements
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