R.C.C. Pilotage Foundation
A. O'Grady and P. Hill
2nd ed. December 2009

Pb. A4 68pp Colour throughout

The RCC Pilotage Foundation
by Jane Russell
2010

This is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. It is described by Yachting World magazine as 'An invaluable mixture of planning manual and pilot book, and an essential investment if you're planning to cross the Pond.'

From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to sources of regional weather information, hurricane tracks, currents and tides, departure and arrival ports, facilities on arrival and documentation required, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instill confidence in those about to depart. This is the definitive reference on the subject, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers crossing the Atlantic in both directions and packed with all the information they need.

Hardback, 6th ed 2010, 288pp, colour photos and chartlets.

RRP £50, OUR PRICE £40.

by Les Weatheritt

This US publication prepares the North American sailor for their first Atlantic crossing from North America to Europe. Strong on route planning and instructive anecdotes. Many photos and charts.

314pp 7"x10", paperback, 2006.

North Biscay to the Spanish Border
By Jeremy Parkinson
2010

This book replaces 'North Biscay' and has extended coverage to the Spanish border. 'Atlantic France is the authoratitive cruising companion for this coastline from Finisterre to the Spanish border. Chapters - Finisterre, Benodot Bay, Groix and the Rias, Quiberon Bay, Vendee, Charente, Gironde and Bassin d'Arcachon to Hendaye, French Basque Ports.

Hb. A4 352pp Full colour plans and photos throughout

Imray
RCC Pilotage Foundation
5th Ed.
Dec. 2011

Azores, Canaries, Madeira and Cape Verdes

by Anne Hammick

The only single-volume guide to the area, this guide provides detailed pilotage with the support of accurate charts and aerial photographs. Many new photographs and new charts have been included, as well as waypoints.

Hb. 420pp A4. Colour

by James Clarke
2011

The Atlantic Pilot Atlas provides a complete guide to the weather of the North and South Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Now revised for the fifth edition, it includes weather forecasting, global warming and hurricane avoidance information as well as wind and current charts, wave heights, tropical cyclone tracks and shipping routes. Any skipper contemplating an ocean crossing needs to know what conditions he is likely to meet en route, in order to plan a safe and comfortable passage, and this book provides exactly what is needed.

40 specially drawn colour charts show detailed information on the winds, currents, gale frequencies, rough sea conditions, hurricane tracks and recommended sailing routes for each month of the year for all these oceans.

Paperback, spiral bound, 420x297mm, 80 pp,
over 40 colour charts & diagrams, 5th ed. 2011.

RRP £70.00, OUR PRICE £56.00

A vastly experienced Atlantic ocean sailor, Alastair Buchan looks in detail at three specific passages (a crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, a passage from the Eastern Seaboard of the USA to the Caribbean, and cruising around the Caribbean itself). The advice, ranging from choosing/refitting a boat, insurance, safety, training crew and route planning to watch keeping, weather routeing, heavy weather strategies and disaster management, is applicable to any other open sea passage and will be invaluable to any would-be long distance sailors.

Illustrated throughout with helpful diagrams, maps, and inspirational photography, this is an essential handbook for all sailors aspiring to make an offshore or ocean passage.

Pb, 192 pages. 246x171mm, 2009.

RRP £19.99, OUR PRICE £15.99

La Coruna to Gibraltar
By RCC Pilotage Foundation
Martin Walker and Henry Buchanan
6th Ed. 2011

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 making passage to the Mediterranean or onwards to the Canaries before an Atlantic crossing and also a comprehensive cruising companion for anyone visiting the delightful cruising grounds of Galicia and beyond

Hb. 336p Full colour plans and photos throughout

By Michel Balette
2010

Cruising guide to Brazil with over 250 harbours and anchorages illustrated in full colour with charts and photographs.

Hb. A4 300pp Full colour

By J. Cornell
Ed. 2006
Useful guide to the Canaries. Strong on stores and repair facilities and other useful shore-going information. Excellent colour photos. Each island covered in detail: Graciosa, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro.

A5 size, paperback, ringbound, 134pp

By C. Rojas and R. Bailey
Imray
2008

NW Spain from Ribadeo to Bayona, this is a modern guide that provides all the information necessary for yachts spending time visiting Galicia. Annotated town plans show facilities and recommended restaurants and side panels provide interesting reading on places to visit, local customs and features of interest.

Hard Back; A4; 312pp

by Steve Jones
2nd Ed. edited by P. Scott-Bayfield
2009
RCC Pilotage Foundation

Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau

Coverage of the West African coast, off lying islands and navigable rivers from Dakar in Senegal to Guinea-Bissau.
Chapters - Genral Information, Dakar, Dakar to Banjul, The Gambia, River Gambia, The Casamance, Guinea to Bassau, Bijagos. In addition to the pilotage detail it includes some information on the practicalities of cruising in this area.

Pb. 128pp b/w and colour photos

This original book with extensive details about the Falkland shores was originally written by Ewen Southby-Tailyour. Peter & Annie Hill have now written a pilot supplement and this should be used in conjunction with the book. For this reason they come as a package, the supplement has been produced from material collected by Pete & Annie during 1993-94 whilst in Falkland Islands waters. The supplement extends on the original text, and reflects the changes that have taken place in the Islands since the 1982 Conflict. It includes details on the numerous anchorages with many new supporting sketch plans, and advise on 'living' in the Islands in a small yacht.

260pp, hardback.
Supplement: A4, paperback, spiral bound, 85pp.

RCC Pilotage Foundation
Imray
by Willy Ker

Pilotage for the Arctic fringe.

Much of the data on Iceland and Greenland has been expanded following the author's annual visits during the summer sailing seasons. There are many new harbour charts and improved sections on weather and radio communication.

Pb. A4, 130pp,

Covering the East Coast of South America

by Tom Morgan

The companion to the South Atlantic circuit covers the smaller and less well-known havens and anchorages between the major stops of south Africa (Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina). The pilot inlcudes details from Natal in Brazil, to Caleta Horno, Argentina. There are 80 destinations and plans based on Argentinian and Brazilian charts. Country profiles include language (words and phrases), money, travel, food and drink, shopping, etc.

B/w harbour plans, colour photos, A4 format, 152pp, paperback, 2002 edition

By J. Detlef
2002

Pilotage information from Hondarribia on the French border to Bayona. Also provides on shore information.

Hb. 176pp 270x195mm

RCC Pilotage Foundation

by Tom Morgan

The 'South Atlantic Circuit' is the first comprehensive reference work for all those planning to visit this unspoilt cruising ground. It includes route planning, safety and pilotage, port details, provisioning, regional weather, ocean currents and winds and weather, formalities, country information and much more.

B/w harbour plans, b/w photos, A4 format, 166pp, paperback, 2002 edition

RCC Pilotage Foundation
Imray
La Gironde to La Coruna
2006
6th Ed.

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, Hb. full colour.

By D.M. Street
2011
Street's Guide to the Cape Verde Islands covers the islands in detail. Sailing directions are supplemented by Street's commentary and anecdotes about harbours and anchorages gleaned over numerous visits the latest of which was at the end of 2009.

Pb. A4, colour photos and b&w chartlets, 170pp,

by Neville Featherstone

One of a new series of cruising guides aiming to be an in-depth cruising guide with enough pilotage information to meet all requirements. Coverage is from L'Abervrach on the N. Brittany coast down to the Spanish border, and it also includes the Canal du Midi. Full colour photos throughout and full colour plans. Excellent shore-going information.

HB, 220pp, 2010.

RRP £27.99, OUR PRICE £22.50

by Les Weatheritt

3rd edition

'A Planning Guide for Passagemakers'

An essential read for both novices and dreamers - it answers all the important questions and is designed to encourage and inspire first timers. Includes the reality of fitting out, coping with gales and calms etc.

Paperback, 185pp, 244x171mm, colour photos and illus., 3rd ed. 2008.

RRP £16.99 OUR PRICE £13.99