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Cruising Guides - USA West coast, Canada and Alaska
By M. Miller11th Ed. Packed with information on where to go, how to get there, dining, lodging, activities combined with engaging descriptions of the region's history, culture, geography, biology. Photos, maps. Pb. 296pp, 6"x9"
Pb. 296pp, 6"x9"
By A. Vipond and W. Kelly2006An exhaustive exploration of the Inside Passage with an emphasis on the many anchorages from Victoria to the north of Vancouver Island.Pb. 7"x10" 320pp
Pb. 7"x10" 320pp
By D. Kutz2008Where to find guest moorage from Olympia, WA to Port Hardy, BC. Includes yacht club reciprocals, public moorage, marine parks with maps and information about each facility. Pb. 7"x10" 333pp
Pb. 7"x10" 333pp
by Charles Wood - Charlie Charts pilot book series5th Ed. 2008North to Alaska covers Victoria BC to Glacier Bay along the Inside Passage. Divided into 8 sections with colour photos and sketched charts showing marinas or anchorages. Overview planning chart of the Gulf Islands. Details of the 'Whale Trail' that the orcas follow to Robson Bight. There are details of spectacular shorter trips - to Princess Louisa Inlet, Desolation Sound, Greenway Sound, Fiorland, Kitimat. Marina websites and contact details227pp, Pb
227pp, Pb
by Charles Wood. Charlies Charts popular series of pilot books 5th Ed. 2008Covers Seattle WA to San Diego, including Channel Islands. Describes the choices of routes that a coastal cruiser may follow; offshore, inshore or harbour hopping. A safe approach to all major facilities is described and sketched in detail. GPS Waypoint list. 10 pages of dock plans and facilities in San Francisco Bay.Pb
Pb
By B. Duke2004Tips and tactics from twenty skippers experienced in cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska. Learn from the experst how to cruise this spectacular cruising ground in safety and how to avoid the pitfalls. Excellent concise advice.138pp Pb 8"x11"Please allow 7 days for despatch
138pp Pb 8"x11"
Please allow 7 days for despatch
By M. Scherer2nd ed.Olympia to Port Angeles Including the San Juan Islands. Full colour photos and charts. Very practical information with precise piloting instructions.Pb
By R. & C. Mehaffy2nd Ed.This comprehensive cruising guide includes 70 destinations, some outside the Bay. How to get there, where to anchor or tie up, what to do. Marina and anchorage information.200p Pb.
2nd Ed.
This comprehensive cruising guide includes 70 destinations, some outside the Bay. How to get there, where to anchor or tie up, what to do. Marina and anchorage information.
200p Pb.
By E.& C. BowlerA complete compilation of up to date sailing information about San Diego bay and its adjacent harbours. Includes current Bay rules and regulations as well as pointers to make your stay more enjoyable. Charts, photos, marinas, anchorages, as well as restaurants/hotels etc.298p Pb 8.5x11" b/w photos. charts.
A complete compilation of up to date sailing information about San Diego bay and its adjacent harbours. Includes current Bay rules and regulations as well as pointers to make your stay more enjoyable. Charts, photos, marinas, anchorages, as well as restaurants/hotels etc.
298p Pb 8.5x11" b/w photos. charts.
By J Hamilton. 2008Just off the Inside Passage’s beaten path are countless channels, bays and lagoons that beg exploration. Some are easy, some can be entered only during a few minutes at high water slack. Waggoner correspondents Jennifer and James Hamilton have researched many of these hidden jewels, and provided detailed navigation instructions. Plus history, sights to see, trails and logging roads to walk. Added chapters discuss anchoring techniques, water conservation, food & meal planning, even laundry. 272pp, 7" x 9" Pb
272pp, 7" x 9" Pb
By A. Yeadon-Jones1998Comprehensive guide to the waters from Sooke to Nanaimo with over 100 sketch charts. 13 cahpters with popular and less well known anchorages. 200 colour photos.Pb 192pp 9"x12"
Pb 192pp 9"x12"
By A. Yeadon Jones2000Features over 100 shoreline and anchorage plans combined with informative text. Colour photos illustrate safe approaches to each harbour.Pb. 184pp 9"x12"
Features over 100 shoreline and anchorage plans combined with informative text. Colour photos illustrate safe approaches to each harbour.
Pb. 184pp 9"x12"
By A. Yeadon Jones2007Covers the Strait of Georgia's eastern shore including Vancouver, Indian Arm, Howe Sound, Pender Harbour and the Sunshine Coast. Hundreds of colour photos and sketch charts.Pb. 9"x12" 192pp
Pb. 9"x12" 192pp
By A. Yeadon Jones2005Features water colour harbour diagrams and illustrations of popular boating destinations as well as quiet anchorages. Comprehensive cruising information.Pb. 9"x12" 192pp
By A. Yeadon Jones2006Encompasses the waters of Mayne Passage, Blind Channel via Johnstne and Broughton Strait, the Broughton Archipelago and the communities of Northern Vancouver Island to Port Hardy.Pb. 9"x12" 192pp
Dixon Entrance to SkegwayBy D & R. DouglasExploring Southeast Alaska - covers in unique detail every harbor and cove between Dixon Entrance and Skagway. With this best-selling reference of expert local knowledge, you can plan and execute your voyage with confidence and safety. Special features include the exact GPS waypoints for each cove entrance and anchor site, detailed diagrams, and customized itineraries from the San Juan Islands to Glacier Bay.1200 anchor sites, 2,500 GPS waypoints, 100's of detailed drawings and photos. large format.532pp
Exploring Southeast Alaska - covers in unique detail every harbor and cove between Dixon Entrance and Skagway. With this best-selling reference of expert local knowledge, you can plan and execute your voyage with confidence and safety. Special features include the exact GPS waypoints for each cove entrance and anchor site, detailed diagrams, and customized itineraries from the San Juan Islands to Glacier Bay.
1200 anchor sites, 2,500 GPS waypoints, 100's of detailed drawings and photos. large format.
532pp
For route planning.Very detailed map of the northern portion of the British Columbia Coast and South East Alaska. Includes tabular listing and waypoints for hundreds of locations. GPS wapoints also included24"x65"Please allow 7 days for despatch
Very detailed map of the northern portion of the British Columbia Coast and South East Alaska. Includes tabular listing and waypoints for hundreds of locations. GPS wapoints also included24"x65"
Detailed and folded map for route planning, covering the Southern British Columbia Coast and the waters from the Coolumbia River up to and including the Puget Sound. All harbours and coves are indexed with chart numbers and GPS waypoints.24"x65"Please allow 7 days for despatch
By N. Reynolds2005An ideal companion for travellers along the Inside Passage. Offers a variety of activities in each port. Includes kayaking, walking, whale watching cruises, fishing. Details on lodging, dining, weather etc.
By F. Morris2005Bound charts with pre-plotted course lines and large scale detail for harbours and passes. Includes facility information and b/w ariel photos. Pb. Spiral bound. 11"x14" 52pp
Pb. Spiral bound. 11"x14" 52pp
By F. Morris2005An atlas of bound charts featuring pre plotted course lines, facility information and ariel b/w photos.Pb. Spiral bound 11"x14"
Pb. Spiral bound 11"x14"
Mariners Ink2007An atlas of reprinted NOAA charts enhanced with supplementary information. Covers the coast of Oregon including Columbia and Willamette Rivers to Portland.Pb. 17"x22" 37pp
Pb. 17"x22" 37pp
From Puget Sound to Prince Rupert, B.C. (just 30 miles south of Alaska), including the West Coast of Vancouver Island, this popular annual guide provides complete information about marinas, marine parks and fuel docks, U.S./Canada border crossings and Customs, VHF radio requirements, and more.For each cruising area, you'll find a list of charts needed, overviews of the area, and detailed listings of moorage and fuel facilities. There's text on anchorages, piloting, the "flavor" of each area, some history, and comments on things to see and do. Lots of maps and photos, too. (The Waggoner contains 150 maps and 289 photos).Pb. Colour photos and chartlets thoughout. 368ppPlease allow 7 days for despatch
For each cruising area, you'll find a list of charts needed, overviews of the area, and detailed listings of moorage and fuel facilities. There's text on anchorages, piloting, the "flavor" of each area, some history, and comments on things to see and do. Lots of maps and photos, too. (The Waggoner contains 150 maps and 289 photos).
Pb. Colour photos and chartlets thoughout. 368ppPlease allow 7 days for despatch
By Capt. W. Hopkins2006An invaluble source book for anyone interested in the seaway history and intricacies of navigating this treacherous area of S.E.Alaskas Inside Passage. Maps, diagrams and colour photos. The best local knowledge.Pb 72pp 6"x9"Please allow 7 days for despatch
Pb 72pp 6"x9"
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