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Pilots : Mediterranean & Spain General Interest Books - Mediterranean
Pilots and Cruising Guides - Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal.Charts for this area in our 'Charts' section include: Admiralty Greece and Croatia Folios, Imray M and G Charts
English EditionKarl-H. BestandigEnglish Ed. by Anna & Rod BaileyUpdated 2008 - 9Eastern Adriatic - including 760 maps and 46 charts.Covers Croatia, Slovenia and MontenegroDetailed, up-to-date information on more than 1000 ports and anchorages. Very popular for its detailed charts and descriptions, also includes section on Adriatic weather, currents, maritime signals, ecology, regulations and documents.English edition, 124pp, paperback
Eastern Adriatic - including 760 maps and 46 charts.Covers Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro
Detailed, up-to-date information on more than 1000 ports and anchorages. Very popular for its detailed charts and descriptions, also includes section on Adriatic weather, currents, maritime signals, ecology, regulations and documents.
English edition, 124pp, paperback
The ideal companion for 777 Harbours and Anchorages '1000 Waypoints' contains the coordinates of more than 1000 way points you can use to feed your GPS equipment. These are shown on 10 A3-sized maps. Coordinates are available for all coves, harbours and mooring facilities described in 777 , as well as for the main lighthouses, the most dangerous shoals and the points where it is necessary to change course
NEW 5TH EDITION DUE BEGINNING OF JUNE 2008, PRE-ORDER NOW.4th Edition Sept. 2004by Trevor and Dinah ThompsonThis comprehensive pilot covers the whole Adriatic region including Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania. The authors' meticulously updated text and harbour plans are supported by their own photography. New detailed charts at the introduction of each section replace the long descriptive passages to make the book more straightforward and user-friendly.A4, 444pp, hard cover, colour plates, 4th edition 2004
4th Edition Sept. 2004
by Trevor and Dinah Thompson
This comprehensive pilot covers the whole Adriatic region including Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania.
The authors' meticulously updated text and harbour plans are supported by their own photography. New detailed charts at the introduction of each section replace the long descriptive passages to make the book more straightforward and user-friendly.
A4, 444pp, hard cover, colour plates, 4th edition 2004
RCC Pilotage FoundationLa Coruna to Gibraltarby Martin Walker and Anne HammickThe fifth edition of this pilot has been completely redesigned to incorporate a clearer layout and use of colour. There are more coastal plans and these are used to display approach and entrance waypoints. This new edition incorporates Patrick Roach's latest aerial photography.Detailed sailing directions of the cruising grounds of NW Spain, the exposed Portugese coast and the coast from Cabo Sao Vicente to Gibraltar.A4, 336pp, hard cover, full colour, 5th edition 2006.
La Coruna to Gibraltar
by Martin Walker and Anne Hammick
The fifth edition of this pilot has been completely redesigned to incorporate a clearer layout and use of colour. There are more coastal plans and these are used to display approach and entrance waypoints. This new edition incorporates Patrick Roach's latest aerial photography.Detailed sailing directions of the cruising grounds of NW Spain, the exposed Portugese coast and the coast from Cabo Sao Vicente to Gibraltar.
A4, 336pp, hard cover, full colour, 5th edition 2006.
by John MarchmentThis second edition has been thoroughly updated and throughout there are new plans and photography.A4, 210pp, paperback, colour plans and photos, 2nd edition 2007.
This second edition has been thoroughly updated and throughout there are new plans and photography.
A4, 210pp, paperback, colour plans and photos, 2nd edition 2007.
By J. CodyDec. 2007Incorporating superb photography and full colour harbour plans. The Cruising Companion features Croatia's sailing heartland - the Dalmatian coast, from Zadar and Molunat, south of Dubrovnik and its numerous off-lying islands.Full of colour harbour plans and photographs, this Cruising Companion covers all the on-shore facilities in depth - local facilities, chandlers, boatyards, even restaurants. Pilotage directions, chartlets, background information on history and culture and a glossary of useful Croatian nautical terms. RRP. £24.99 OUR PRICE £19.99Hb. 256pp 300mmx210mm
The Cruising Companion features Croatia's sailing heartland - the Dalmatian coast, from Zadar and Molunat, south of Dubrovnik and its numerous off-lying islands.
Full of colour harbour plans and photographs, this Cruising Companion covers all the on-shore facilities in depth - local facilities, chandlers, boatyards, even restaurants. Pilotage directions, chartlets, background information on history and culture and a glossary of useful Croatian nautical terms.
RRP. £24.99 OUR PRICE £19.99Hb. 256pp 300mmx210mm
by D. and A. Annan50 harbours and anchorages described in detail. Colour photographs and chartlets from Feodosia to Izmail. Brief introduction and notes on preparing to cruise in the Ukraine, with hints from local yachtsmen.A4, 150pp Pb numerous colour photos. b/w chartlets
50 harbours and anchorages described in detail. Colour photographs and chartlets from Feodosia to Izmail. Brief introduction and notes on preparing to cruise in the Ukraine, with hints from local yachtsmen.
A4, 150pp Pb numerous colour photos. b/w chartlets
by Nicky Allardice A guide to the Black Sea coast west of Istanbul up to the Ukrainian border. It 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. A4, paperback, 2006 edition.
A guide to the Black Sea coast west of Istanbul up to the Ukrainian border. It 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.
A4, paperback, 2006 edition.
by Rod HeikellThis guide covers Patmos, Kalimnos, Kos, Rhodes, and islands in between on the Greek side. On the Turkish side the ports of Güllük, Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye and almost every anchorage on the coast and islands between as far east as Kas and Kekova are included. It provides detailed pilotage and background information for yachts cruising the area and also crossing between the Greek and Turkish coasts and islands. It is fully illustrated with up-to-date plans, photographs and interesting panels on local history and customs. 246x189mm, 300pp, paperback, full colour, 2007.
This guide covers Patmos, Kalimnos, Kos, Rhodes, and islands in between on the Greek side. On the Turkish side the ports of Güllük, Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye and almost every anchorage on the coast and islands between as far east as Kas and Kekova are included.
It provides detailed pilotage and background information for yachts cruising the area and also crossing between the Greek and Turkish coasts and islands. It is fully illustrated with up-to-date plans, photographs and interesting panels on local history and customs.
246x189mm, 300pp, paperback, full colour, 2007.
by Rod HeikellThe Greek Waters Pilot is the definitive cruising guide to the coasts and islands of Greece. It covers the entire area from the Ionian Islands to the Aegean, Rhodes and Crete and includes details of over 450 harbours in a single volume.The author has not only outlined the facilities available to the yachtsman, the details of the approaches, entrances and anchorages, but he also provides a wealth of background information and history of interest to the seasoned yachtsman, occasional charterers and flotilla sailors alike.A4, 508pp, hard cover, full colour, 10th edition (2007)
The Greek Waters Pilot is the definitive cruising guide to the coasts and islands of Greece. It covers the entire area from the Ionian Islands to the Aegean, Rhodes and Crete and includes details of over 450 harbours in a single volume.
The author has not only outlined the facilities available to the yachtsman, the details of the approaches, entrances and anchorages, but he also provides a wealth of background information and history of interest to the seasoned yachtsman, occasional charterers and flotilla sailors alike.
A4, 508pp, hard cover, full colour, 10th edition (2007)
by Rod HeikellThe Ionian cruising companion covers the coasts and islands south from Corfu and has been extended for this sixth edition southwards to Finakounda and eastwards to Mesolongion. It has been fully revised with new and updated plans and photographs and major changes have been made to the layout to improve its use as a practical guide. Continuously updated over nearly 20 years from his own unrivalled research, Rod Heikell's Ionian is the original and trusted on-board reference. Fully illustrated with harbour and anchorage plans, ground level and aerial photos in full colour. 189 x 246mm, 238pp, paperback, full colour, 2007 ed.
The Ionian cruising companion covers the coasts and islands south from Corfu and has been extended for this sixth edition southwards to Finakounda and eastwards to Mesolongion. It has been fully revised with new and updated plans and photographs and major changes have been made to the layout to improve its use as a practical guide.
Continuously updated over nearly 20 years from his own unrivalled research, Rod Heikell's Ionian is the original and trusted on-board reference.
Fully illustrated with harbour and anchorage plans, ground level and aerial photos in full colour.
189 x 246mm, 238pp, paperback, full colour, 2007 ed.
by Vanessa BirdCovering 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. Pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, and useful information on the local facilities and shops. Helpful suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore along with some valuable insights into the history and culture of this beautiful part of the Eastern Mediterranean are also included. Colour photos and harbour plans. A4 size, hardback, 272pp, 2007 edition.RRP £24.99 OUR PRICE £19.99
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. Pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, and useful information on the local facilities and shops.
Helpful suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore along with some valuable insights into the history and culture of this beautiful part of the Eastern Mediterranean are also included.
Colour photos and harbour plans. A4 size, hardback, 272pp, 2007 edition.
RRP £24.99 OUR PRICE £19.99
RCC Pilotage Foundationby Graham HuttThis volume has been completely revised and rewritten by Graham Hutt and is the definitive guide to Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, Cabrera and Menorca.A4, 260pp, hard cover, colour photographs and plans (8th edition, 2006)
by Graham Hutt
This volume has been completely revised and rewritten by Graham Hutt and is the definitive guide to Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, Cabrera and Menorca.
A4, 260pp, hard cover, colour photographs and plans (8th edition, 2006)
by Rod HeikellThis popular pilot contains substantial revisions for the new 2006 7th edition. Rod Heikell has updated the detailed content throughout the work. Italian Waters Pilot is the only pilot in English to cover the West Coast of Italy, Sardinia and Sicily to the Ionian. All the plans and photographs are in full colour, the text has been thoroughly revised, details improved, more waypoints, more information on routes, nature reserves and details of harbour contact numbers. A4, hard cover, 450pp, 7th edition 2006
This popular pilot contains substantial revisions for the new 2006 7th edition. Rod Heikell has updated the detailed content throughout the work. Italian Waters Pilot is the only pilot in English to cover the West Coast of Italy, Sardinia and Sicily to the Ionian.
All the plans and photographs are in full colour, the text has been thoroughly revised, details improved, more waypoints, more information on routes, nature reserves and details of harbour contact numbers.
A4, hard cover, 450pp, 7th edition 2006
Edited by Rod Heikell and Lucinda MichellPack includes Mediterranean Cruising HandbookThe Imray Mediterranean Almanac is an indispensable and economical reference for yachts on passage in the Mediterranean and is an ideal companion to the detailed Imray pilot books for the area.450pp paperback, full colour, 6th edition 2006(Pack contains Mediterranean Cruising Handbook)
Pack includes Mediterranean Cruising Handbook
The Imray Mediterranean Almanac is an indispensable and economical reference for yachts on passage in the Mediterranean and is an ideal companion to the detailed Imray pilot books for the area.
450pp paperback, full colour, 6th edition 2006(Pack contains Mediterranean Cruising Handbook)
By R. Heikell2008Rod Heikell provides first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters. From tips on anchoring, berthing bow or stern-to, what weather to expect, facilities and the costs of keeping a boat there, to advice on navigation, popular routes, formalities and what to expect ashore, each country around the Med is covered including a section on shoe-string cruising for those on a tight budget. This book will prove invaluable to Mediterranean novices and old-hands alike.Pb. 176pp 246x171mm colour photos throughoutRRP £16.99 OUR PRICE £13.50
Pb. 176pp 246x171mm colour photos throughout
RRP £16.99 OUR PRICE £13.50
by Rod HeikellThe 5th edition of this popular title has been completely reworked and now includes much of the information from the Imray Mediterranean Almanac that is of a non-changing nature; climate, equipment, navigation, routes to the Mediterranean, history, marine life, food and basic information on each Mediterranean country.190pp, full colour, paperback, 5th edition 2004
The 5th edition of this popular title has been completely reworked and now includes much of the information from the Imray Mediterranean Almanac that is of a non-changing nature; climate, equipment, navigation, routes to the Mediterranean, history, marine life, food and basic information on each Mediterranean country.
190pp, full colour, paperback, 5th edition 2004
by Rod HeikellThis Pilot is a comprehensive companion to the long coastline which ranges from Spain and the edge of the Pyrenees to the Alpes Maritimes and Italy. It covers the flat country of Languedoc-Roussillon - the coast of the Golfe du Lion, the Rhone delta and the Camargue, the industrial Golfe du Fos, the Cote d'Azur and the French Riviera and Monaco. The island of Corsica and the waterways that run behind the coast linking the Canal du Midi and the 'etangs' to the Rhone are covered in separate chapters.Extensive port plans and photos.A4, 354pp, hard cover, full colour, 4th edition 2007
This Pilot is a comprehensive companion to the long coastline which ranges from Spain and the edge of the Pyrenees to the Alpes Maritimes and Italy. It covers the flat country of Languedoc-Roussillon - the coast of the Golfe du Lion, the Rhone delta and the Camargue, the industrial Golfe du Fos, the Cote d'Azur and the French Riviera and Monaco. The island of Corsica and the waterways that run behind the coast linking the Canal du Midi and the 'etangs' to the Rhone are covered in separate chapters.
Extensive port plans and photos.
A4, 354pp, hard cover, full colour, 4th edition 2007
by Robin BrandonRevised by John MarchmentDenia to the French frontierFull colour throughout. Plans of every harbour with aerial photos. Good background information and detailed pilotage and port information.A4, 230pp, hard cover, 4th edition 2002
Denia to the French frontier
Full colour throughout. Plans of every harbour with aerial photos. Good background information and detailed pilotage and port information.
A4, 230pp, hard cover, 4th edition 2002
RCC Pilotage FoundationDetailed coverage from Gibraltar to Denia, including Marbella, Alicante and Mar Menor. Harbour plans of every port and aerial photos of approaches and features. Full colour.Robin BrandonRevised by John MarchmentA4, 160pp, hard cover, full colour, 5th edition 2005
Detailed coverage from Gibraltar to Denia, including Marbella, Alicante and Mar Menor. Harbour plans of every port and aerial photos of approaches and features. Full colour.
Robin BrandonRevised by John Marchment
A4, 160pp, hard cover, full colour, 5th edition 2005
RCC Pilotage FoundationGibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Pantelleria, the Pelagie Islands and Malta.Colour photos throughout plus port plans.by Graham HuttA4, 270pp, hard cover, full colour (3rd edition 2005)
Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Pantelleria, the Pelagie Islands and Malta.
Colour photos throughout plus port plans.
A4, 270pp, hard cover, full colour (3rd edition 2005)
by Detlef JensThe dramatic Atlantic and Biscay coastline of this area makes a fascinating cruising area. This companion covers from Hondarribia on the French border to Bayona. Pilotage and nautical information, history, culture, culinary specialities of the area.256pp, hardback, 2002 editionRRP £24.95 OUR PRICE £19.99
The dramatic Atlantic and Biscay coastline of this area makes a fascinating cruising area. This companion covers from Hondarribia on the French border to Bayona. Pilotage and nautical information, history, culture, culinary specialities of the area.
256pp, hardback, 2002 edition
RRP £24.95 OUR PRICE £19.99
Aden to CyprusFully revised 2nd edition June 2002by Elaine Morgan and Stephen DaviesThis pilot covers the entire stretch of the Red Sea from Aden to Suez, the Canal, Egypt, Israel and Cyprus. Fully illustrated with plans by the author.A4, 295pp, hard cover
by Elaine Morgan and Stephen Davies
This pilot covers the entire stretch of the Red Sea from Aden to Suez, the Canal, Egypt, Israel and Cyprus. Fully illustrated with plans by the author.
A4, 295pp, hard cover
by Claire JamesHow to prepare for your dream cruise - this book is a complete guide.Wide coverage includes routes to and from the Med., boat modifications, necessary documentation, managing your affairs at home, good cruising grounds and choice of route, costs, life on board, packing lists, wintering, etc.234x156mm, 198pp, colour photos and diags, 2003, Pb.RRP £16.99 OUR PRICE £13.99
How to prepare for your dream cruise - this book is a complete guide.
Wide coverage includes routes to and from the Med., boat modifications, necessary documentation, managing your affairs at home, good cruising grounds and choice of route, costs, life on board, packing lists, wintering, etc.
234x156mm, 198pp, colour photos and diags, 2003, Pb.
RRP £16.99 OUR PRICE £13.99
RCC Pilotage FoundationLa Gironde to La Corunaby John LawsonJohn Lawson and his team have completely revised the text and updated the plans. Waypoints have been introduced to assist navigation. Published in full colour with photographs and up to date aerials, 'South Biscay' is the complete reference for yachts visiting the flat sandy coasts of southwest France and the long Biscay coast of Spain.A4, 230pp, hard cover, full colour, 6th edition 2006.
by John Lawson
John Lawson and his team have completely revised the text and updated the plans. Waypoints have been introduced to assist navigation. Published in full colour with photographs and up to date aerials, 'South Biscay' is the complete reference for yachts visiting the flat sandy coasts of southwest France and the long Biscay coast of Spain.
A4, 230pp, hard cover, full colour, 6th edition 2006.
Another excellent guide from this series. A good mix of pilotage information plus shoreside tips. Illustrated in full colour throughout. Coverage from La Coruna to Gibraltar.200pp, hardbackRRP £24.95 OUR PRICE £19.99
200pp, hardback
by Kathy ParsonsBoat repairs and Maintenance Phrase BookAll the hard to find vocabulary you will need while you cruise the Spanish speaking nations - written for Latin American Spanish, but just as helpful in Europe.Buy hardware and parts, place orders, confirm prices, schedule repairs, find mechanics, repairmen and canvas makers, describe your problems and the repairs needed, haul, paint and store your boat and call for help at sea.
Boat repairs and Maintenance Phrase Book
All the hard to find vocabulary you will need while you cruise the Spanish speaking nations - written for Latin American Spanish, but just as helpful in Europe.
Buy hardware and parts, place orders, confirm prices, schedule repairs, find mechanics, repairmen and canvas makers, describe your problems and the repairs needed, haul, paint and store your boat and call for help at sea.
by Colin ThomasA handy guide to Gibraltar and adjacent coasts.Contains tide tables for Lisbon, Cadiz and Gibraltar, surface flow charts, port information Chipiona to Benalmadena, Marine Services Directory, and much more.A5, 185pp, ring bound
A handy guide to Gibraltar and adjacent coasts.
Contains tide tables for Lisbon, Cadiz and Gibraltar, surface flow charts, port information Chipiona to Benalmadena, Marine Services Directory, and much more.
A5, 185pp, ring bound
by Rod Heikell7th Ed.2006Covers the coasts and islands from Istanbul through the Sea of Marmara, the Dardanelles, the Aegean and the Mediterranean coasts to the Syrian border. This pilot also covers Cyprus, the small Greek outpost of Kastellorizon and the Black Sea coast of Turkey.A very comprehensive pilot. At the start of each chapter there is a section on routes. Harbour details are supported with plans and photos, full colour throughout.A4, 340pp, hard cover, numerous full colour photos and plans,
Covers the coasts and islands from Istanbul through the Sea of Marmara, the Dardanelles, the Aegean and the Mediterranean coasts to the Syrian border. This pilot also covers Cyprus, the small Greek outpost of Kastellorizon and the Black Sea coast of Turkey.
A very comprehensive pilot. At the start of each chapter there is a section on routes. Harbour details are supported with plans and photos, full colour throughout.
A4, 340pp, hard cover, numerous full colour photos and plans,
by Rod HeikellThis is a cruising guide to the coasts and islands around Athens. It runs from Corinth to Cape Sounion, Aigina and Poros in the Saronic Gulf, and down the eastern side of the Peloponnese, covering Idhra and Spetsai, to Monemvasia and Cape Male. It also includes the Western islands of the Cyclades: Kea, Kithnos, Serifos, Sifnos and Milos.178pp, soft cover, 8th edition 2002
This is a cruising guide to the coasts and islands around Athens. It runs from Corinth to Cape Sounion, Aigina and Poros in the Saronic Gulf, and down the eastern side of the Peloponnese, covering Idhra and Spetsai, to Monemvasia and Cape Male. It also includes the Western islands of the Cyclades: Kea, Kithnos, Serifos, Sifnos and Milos.
178pp, soft cover, 8th edition 2002
by Robert Buttress The West Aegean Cruising Companion is an authoritative guide intended to help you make the most of your visit to this region. Covering the Gulf of Volos, the Sporades Islands and the Evian Gulf, the book provides comprehensive pilotage and nautical information as well as suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore. Also incorporating some practical tips for your passage planning along with a valuable insight into the history and culture of the area, the book is enhanced with full colour charts and detailed photography, including many spectacular aerial shots. A4 size, hardback, 240pp, 2007 edition.RRP £24.99, OUR PRICE £19.99
The West Aegean Cruising Companion is an authoritative guide intended to help you make the most of your visit to this region. Covering the Gulf of Volos, the Sporades Islands and the Evian Gulf, the book provides comprehensive pilotage and nautical information as well as suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore.
Also incorporating some practical tips for your passage planning along with a valuable insight into the history and culture of the area, the book is enhanced with full colour charts and detailed photography, including many spectacular aerial shots.
A4 size, hardback, 240pp, 2007 edition.
RRP £24.99, OUR PRICE £19.99
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