Book description
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. Jimmy Cornell
has influences the contemporary cruising scene more than any other
sailor. Thousands of sailors have fulfilled their dreams of offshore
cruising with the help of his books. He has sailed over 200,000 miles,
including three circumnavigations. He is the author of World Cruising
Routes, World Cruising Destinations and A Passion for the Sea, all
published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
