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PIL0420
A substantial pilot guide to a difficult stretch of water. Both sides of the Red Sea are detailed, and some coverage of the approaches at both ends, i.e. Israel and Cyprus marinas, plus some detail on Yemen and Djibouti. Both Somalia and Socotra are voted a no-no. All the harbour plans have been re-drawn , photographs have been added, and the text has been thoroughly revised and updated. HB. 280pp.
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PIL0093
A new indispensable companion for planning Thames Estuary passages, this set of tables enables navigators to select the best routes according to tide times. Provides information that is needed to explore the estuary & coasts of Suffolk, Essex & Kent. PB 200pp
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PIL0459
This attractive planning and on-board guide provides the perfect way to view the coastline for sailors, motorboaters, fishermen and dinghy sailors. The superb colour photos show the outlines of the coast, suitable anchorages, harbour entrances and river estuaries, and the accompanying text focuses on places of interest (castles, lookoutpoints, villages, churches, places of historical interest), cycleroutes and coastal walks. Although aimed primarily at seafarers it will be of equal use to holidaymakers, walkers, riders and cyclists. The first title in the series covers the most popular French coastal area for UK sailors - from Cherbourg to...
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PIL0480
A brand new cruising companion covering the West country coast in detail. This guide provides coverage of many of the minor harbours and anchorages which are not covered in other guides. Carlos Rojas' well-organised text makes the best use of colour and has been designed particularly for quick and easy reference to both the pilotage notes and plans, and to shoreside facilities and places to see and visit. PB 200pp
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PIL0725
The new 4th edition of this popular pilot has been extended to take in Libya. This country is just starting to become accessible to cruising yachts, and Graham Hutt has visited it several times in recent years to collect information for visiting yachts which appears in this new edition. Throughout the text has been updated, harbour plans revised and new photos have been added. HB 279pp
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PIL0403
David Rainsbury's Fearsome Passages is an anthology of his articles that have appeared over the last 2 years in Sailing today magazine. 'Fearsome Passages' are notorious tidal areas, mostly on the north and West Side of the British Isles and in Brittany. David describes how to tackle these tidal gateways and relates his own experiences. A fascinating book full of sound practical advice, Fearsome Passages is an important companion for anyone visiting these treacherous corners of the British Isles and Brittany, illustrated with colour photographs and charts. The author is an Ocean Yachtmaster with over 30 years experience. Since 1998 he has...
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PIL0355A
Well established as the East Coast yachtsmans bible, this new edition covers the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks & intricate shoals & swatchways of the Thames Estuary. Edited by Janet Harber, the book now includes Lowestoft in the North & Ramsgate to the South & contains completely redesigned charts & new colour photographs. Updated & extended shore side information & essential pilotage details based on many years of local knowledge make this an indispensable companion. In full colour throughout, this is the nineteenth edition and highly affordable. HB 208pp
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PIL0605
Volume 4 in Martin Lawrence's excellent guide series to the whole west coast of Scotland. This book covers from Colonsay south to the Mull of Galloway, embracing Islay, Jura and the whole Firth of Clyde. Colour photos and charts/plans. PB. 152pp.
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PIL0092
The third book in the Mediterranean Spain series, this is to the same format - full colour throughout, detailed port plans of every deserving harbour and superb aerial photographs in support. This edition revised by John Marchment for the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation based on the original works of the late Col. Robin Brandon. Although there have been no major changes in recent years, there have been many minor changes , mainly to lights and facilities. HB. 232pp.
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PIL0720
'North Biscay' has been renamed 'Atlantic France' to reflect the extended coverage to the Spanish border. Throughout, the harbour plans have been revised and in many case improved. In particular, the coverage of Brest now includes the new Marina du Chateau, large scale plans of the marinas at Lorient have been added and plans are provided of the small harbours in the Gironde. HB
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PIL0120
From the Gironde Estuary in France to La Coruna, this well-established and highly respected pilot is an essential guide to South Biscay's French Basque and North Spain coastlines. Meticulously researched and presented information. HB. 240pp.
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PIL0685
Covers the coast from La Coruna to Gibraltar. Detailed sailing directions of the cruising grounds of NW Spain, the exposed Portuguese coast and the long coast from Cabo Sao Vicente to the Strait of Gibraltar. Ideal information for anyone coasting down to the Med from NW Europe, or en route to the Canaries for a transatlantic trip. Full colour. HB. 196pp. Author: Henry Buchanan 'Atlantic Spain and Portugal' is the classic guide to this varied coast which includes the rias of of Galicia, the estuaries of the Douro and Tejo with Lisbon, the Algarve and then the coast of Andalucia down to Gibraltar. It's the essential companion for yachts...
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PIL0486P
With big, powerful tides and abundant rocks, the Channel Islands probably deserve their own book, and this work is detailed and designed to take the anxiety out of sailing these tricky waters. Covers Alderney, Guernsey, Sark, Herm, and Jersey, plus the off-lying rocks of Les Ecreheu and the Minquiers. Lots of annotated sea-level photos, and transit lines used to describe the pilotage. Coloured plans and photos. PB. 138pp.
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PIL0622
The west coast of Scotland from Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath, including the whole of Skye. This now forms Vol. 2 in Martin Lawrence's excellent series of four books covering the whole of the west coast of Scotland. (The other titles are "Clyde to Colonsay", "Isle of Mull & Adjacent Coasts" and "Western Isles".) Full-colour plans and photos throughout. A completely revised text for this edition, plus new photographs both aerial and sea-level. PB. 140pp.
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PIL0525
This new edition has been extended to cover the coast from Sounion to Volos & the adjacent Evia coast as well as the northern Sporades with Skiathos & Alonnisos. The ideal companion for charterers & flotilla sailors providing not only clear pilotage but also background information on visiting Greece, notes on history, food and wine and places to visit on the coast and inland. It runs from Corinth to Cape Sounion. Covers Aigina & Poros in the Saronic Gulf, & down the eastern side of the Peloponnese, includining Idhra & Spetsai, to Monemvasia & Cape Malea. It includes the Western islands of the Cyclades: Kea,...
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PIL0340
Covers more than the Firth itself, as it deals with part of the Solway Firth to Kirkudbright, and also the Isle of Man. The Crinan Canal also detailed. Coloured port plans, excellent information form the Clyde Cruising Club's author team, and some colour photos. More would be welcome as they remind one that Scotland's west coast is unbeatable for clean crystalline beauty anywhere in Europe. PB, spiral bound. 96pp.
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PIL0330
The new generation of pilot guides (of which this is one) coming out from the Clyde Cruising Club are a great deal better presented than the old-style productions. This has attractive coloured plans and typography, and a few colour photos (more would be better). Excellent information on the west coast of Scotland and islands from the Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurchan. No frills. PB, ringbound. 108pp.
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PIL0644M
Ralph Morris's guide to the island of Anglesey and coast from Liverpool to Pwllheli was first published over 20 years ago and has always been closely associated with The Northwest Venturers Yacht Club based in Beaumaris. It is the definitive pilot to Anglesey and the Menai Strait, an area that provides fine cruising and wonderful anchorages. This new edition, the third to be published by Imrays, is now in full colour. Throughout the text has been updated and the charts revised. The authors clear sailing directions are now illustrated with new photographs many of which are from the air.
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PIL0030
Since its launch East Coast Pilot has become the most popular pilot book for the creeks, harbours and rivers between Lowestoft and Ramsgate, providing clear and concise sailing directions for visitors and regular East Coast cruising yachtsmen alike. For clarity and ease of reference, the pilotage information is arranged in sequence on double page spreads to give the navigator all that is required to take his craft into a river or harbour. The information is backed up by Imray's clear cartography, the authors' sea level photographs of exactly what the navigator will see, Patrick Roach's aerial photographs for an overview of the main areas...
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PIL0948
First published 20 years ago this new edition of Peter Cumberlidge's guide from St David's Head in Pembrokeshire to Land's End including Lundy & the Bristol Channel is a complete reworking of the original. Provides evocative & informative reading about the places covered by the book. PB 213pp
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PIL0571
A good sensible no-nonsense pilotage guide to the UK east coast from Blakeney in Norfolk to St Abbs Head, just north of Berwick-on-Tweed. Full colour port plans and photos throughout. PB. 136pp.
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PIL0457
New edition of a best-selling guide to English S. Coast from Portland Bill to the Scillies. Excellent port plans, full colour photos, both aerial & eye-height approach. Includes fully updated information on all changes to navigation, contact details & the new layouts of Falmouth & Newlyn. HB 256pp
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PIL0407
New edition of the best-selling cruising companion covering the whole spectacular North Brittany coast, the Channel Islands and the attractive west side of the Cherbourg peninsula all in one splendid colourful volume. HB 288pp
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PIL0310
The Pilot is divided into sections as follows: Mainland East Coast, Whalsay and Out Skerries, Mainland West Coast, Yell Sound, South East approaches to Yell Sound, Yell, Fetlar, Bluemull Sound and Unst. The only yachtsman's pilot that covers in detail the Shetland Islands & Fair Isle.
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PIL0290
Updated and re-organised, tis is an excellent cruising guide to the area. Coverage is from Cape Wrath to Peterhead, and the Orkney Islands. Colour port plans throughout, plus some colour photos. PB. Spiral bound. 100pp approx.
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PIL0515
Pilotage and cruising guide to the French south coast from the Spanish border to the Italian border, plus the whole of Corsica. The book covers coastlines of great contrast - the noisy, crowded, developed coast of France, and the wilder, quieter, less developed Corsica. Also covers in separate chapters the waterways the run behind the coast linking the Canal du Midi and the etangs to the Rhone. Hundreds of full colour port plans and photos. HB. 344pp.
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PIL0683
Covers the Azores, Madeira, Canary Is, and Cape Verde is. With coloured port plans and colours photos throughout, this is surely indispensable reading for anyone stopping off at any of these island groups. Authoritative and detailed port information, plus good background on passages, currents, weather, local culture, history and customs etc. HB. 280pp.
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PIL0494
A new guide to the Black Sea coast west of Istanbul up to the Ukrainian border. This guide includes the Danube delta and tributaries. Nicky Allardice has lived and worked in both countries and his guide is based on extensive first hand experience. The publication of Cruising Bulgaria and Romania coincides with those countries becoming members of the EU and the consequent easing of regulations for visitors.
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PIL0091
Covers the Mediterranean coast of Spain from Denia up to Puerto de Portbou, close to the French border. The coverage has been extended slightly so that the southern ports of Javea and Denia are now included which is handy for yachts leaving the mainland coast for the Balearics. Like the other books in this series, full colour throughout. Plans of every harbour & aerial photos to support. Good background as well as the detailed pilotage and port information. HB 242pp
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PIL0490
Cruising in Greece without this book would be like going to the office without getting dressed - it would simply not do ! Covers the entire Greek mainland coast and all the islands, from the Ionian to Rhodes and Crete. A magisterial work which has got better and better through eight editions over 20 years. A wealth of harbour plans and photos, all in full colour throughout. HB. 500pp.
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PIL0542
East Aegean follows the pattern of Heikell's other guides and is fully illustrated with up-to-date plans, photographs and interesting panels on local history and customs. It is packed with useful background information for the traveller and provides the all essential information on getting to the area, formalities and sailing in Greece and Turkey. PB 300pp
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PIL0500
One of the Big Three in the eastern Med written by the industrious Rod Heikell - the others being Greek Waters Pilot and Turkish Waters & Cyprus Pilot. This gives him a monopoly, one might say, at this end of the Med. Don't worry, you can't beat it. This book covers all of the Italian mainland coast from the French border to Brindisi (but not the Adriatic coast north of Brindisi), plus Sicily, Sardinia and Malta. Numerous colour port plans and colour photos. HB. 388pp.
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PIL0279
This is the sixth Imray edition, indicating that the book is re-issued every three years in the untiring endeavour to keep it up to date. This time, the text has been organised into defined sections. Each is prefaced by passage notes which are more comprehensive than previously, lifting the work far above any simple harbour guide. Also included is advice about Channel-crossing navigation, regulations, health and paperwork on both sides of the water. Best of all remain the pilotage notes, the plans, the aerial and approach shots for harbours great and obscure, plus the author's frank remarks about shoreside facilities. HB
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PIL0455A
The title of course refers to the English Channel, and this book is intended to be a direct competitor to the Shell Pilot to the English Channel published by Imrays. Both books are undoubtedly first rate. The coverage of both books is almost exactly the same - the whole English Channel on both sides, including the Channel Islands - Scillies to Ramsgate, and Dunkerque to L'Aber Benoit in this case - whereas the Shell takes you through the Chenal du Four, Ushant, as far as Brest. Like the whole Cruising Companion series, this book is very attractively designed, well organised, easy to use, concise, well illustrated, and has plenty of useful...
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PIL0090
The new 2009 edition has been extended to include better coverage of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta in Morocco. This edition contains new photographs and routine updating of the details of harbours and anchorages. Detailed cruising guide of the SE coast of Spain from Gibraltar to Denia. This is an important pilot for yachts coming to and from Northwest Europe and the Atlantic from the Balearic Islands and more distant parts of the Mediterranean. HB 160pp
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PIL0205
The long awaited new edition of this comprehensive guide to the Isles of Scilly has been completely revised and updated. Throughout there are new photos including aerial views taken by Patrick Roach. The background information on the islands, their history and flora and fauna has been expanded and this new edition sees the introduction of useful waypoints. PB 100pp
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PIL0520
This book covers the Ionian islands from Corfu down to Zakinthos, plus the adjacent coast of mainland Greece from the Albanian border down to Methoni on the SW coast of the Peloponnese. Ideal for anyone chartering in the area. Rod Heikell has known the area for nearly 30 years, and he loves it well. Good potted history and cultural section too. Lots of full colour harbour plans & photos. PB. 225pp.
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PIL0255
A complete weather, wind and current guide to the north and south Atlantic, plus the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. An invaluable volume for anyone crossing the Atlantic or long term-cruising. Effectively 12 months of routeing charts for those for those areas, with copious notes and information of facing pages. Ringbound A3 fomat. HB. 80pp.
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PIL0688
A general compendium of information on the Baltic countries , which in this new edition has been much improved and expanded: Germany, Poland, the Baltic States, Russia, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. It does not pretend to be a detailed pilotage guide to all these countries, but some selected ports are covered. It would useful pre-cruise planning reading, and give a taste of what the Baltic has in store. Full colour throughout. HB. 196pp.
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PIL0540
This 8th edition of Rod Heikell's guide to the coast of Turkey from the Bosphorus to the Syrian border and Cyprus has been revised following the author's visits to the coasts. Details of new yacht harbours have been collected and the data on the existing entries has been updated and improved throughout. There are many new plans and new photographs from the author and high quality aerial photos of most of the major harbours which gives a fascinating overview and support for the plans. This edition sees a reworked introduction that takes accounts of changing cruising patterns and interests. There is no other guide in English and Turkish...
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PIL0650
Describes 21 of the best routes in Holland, plus details of the main ports and harbours and their approach from seawards. Data regarding water levels, locks, bridges, heights and opening times. B/w plans and photos, plus two sections of colour photos. PB. 170pp.
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PIL0200
This book is the successor to Robin Brandon's La Corse (which covered only Corsica) and the opportunity has been taken to incorporate the northern part of Sardinia from Alghero round to Cabo Comino into this new edition. It is the most detailed guide to the area available. All major anchorages and harbours are described, with port plans. There are 12 pages of colour photos too. Index. PB. 138pp.
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PIL0005M
A fascinating pilot guide to cruising in these busy and challenging waters. Covering one of the world's most popular stretches of water this guide includes ports and anchorages from Poole to Littlehampton. Enhanced with full colour photography, including aerial views, chartlets and port side street guides, and a wealth of absorbing local history and general interest this book is essential reading.
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PIL1505
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.
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PIL0320
Covers the Outer Hebrides islands off Scotland's west coast, from Barra head to the Butt of Lewis. Excellent and detailed information on ports, anchorages and passages in between. Hand-drawn 2-colour plans, no photos. PB, ,ringbound. 108pp.
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PIL0949
A new cruising companion to Northwest Spain from Ribadeo to Baiona. The authors spent several seasons cruising in the area & have produced a guide that provides all the information necessary for yachts visiting Galicia. Packed with shore side information on facilities, tourism & history. PB 303pp
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PIL0522
Covering the Ionian Islands from Corfu down to Zakinthos as well as the adjacent mainland coast of Greece from the Albanian border down to the South coast of the Peloponnese. The Ionian Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Drawing on the her local knowledge and expertise, Vanessa Bird provides clear pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, as well as offers useful information on the facilities and shops available. HB 272pp
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PIL0722
This covers the North Sea coast of Germany, the whole of Denmark and more briefly the Baltic coast of Germany. Organised by routes, giving full description of tides, distances and harbours, supported by detailed b/w plans and photos. This area has not previously been well covered in the English language, this book is a boon to increasing numbers of UK based yachts venturing to the SW Baltic. HB. 207pp.
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PIL0736
An excellent effort by the Royal Northumberland Yacht Club - covers from the Humber to Peterhead, a long stretch of the NE coast of UK. About 60 ports are detailed, good quality hand-drawn plans, b/w photos. Foreword by Prince Philip. HB. 125pp.
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PIL0820
This covers the Adriatic coast of Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. The meat of the book covers the Dalmation coast, with only 8 pages being devoted to Albania and 80 pages to Italy. Hundreds of b/w photos and port plans, with 4 sections of aerial photos in full colour. Appendices. Index. HB. 440pp.
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