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Pilots : Pacific and Indian Oceans General Interest Books - Pacific and Indian OceansPilots : USA West
Cruising Guides and Pilots for Pacific and Indian Oceans
By B. O'Leary & A. DowdenA guide covering 600,000 square miles of some of the best cruising grounds in the world. From the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the west to the Gulf of Thailand in the east. Details on Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia.GPS positions and photos for significant anchorages, charts, colour throughout.A4, paperback, 192pp, 2007-08 edition.
A guide covering 600,000 square miles of some of the best cruising grounds in the world. From the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the west to the Gulf of Thailand in the east. Details on Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia.
GPS positions and photos for significant anchorages, charts, colour throughout.
A4, paperback, 192pp, 2007-08 edition.
by Charles Wood. Charlies Charts popular pilot book series3rd edition.Detailed drawings of all anchorages and marina facilities on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Covers climate, entry proceedures, worthwhile shore trips etc.Pb. Spiral bound 250pp 210mmx275mmColour photos and b/w chart diargrams
Detailed drawings of all anchorages and marina facilities on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Covers climate, entry proceedures, worthwhile shore trips etc.
Pb. Spiral bound 250pp 210mmx275mmColour photos and b/w chart diargrams
by Charles Wood. Charlies Charts series of pilot books.3rd. Ed. 2006'Hawaiian Islands' covers Hawaii, Maui, Molokai & Lanai, Oahu and Kanai. Sketch diagrams of all anchorages and marinas. Covers weather, navigation, entry proceedures etc.91pp. Pb Spiral bound 210mmx275mm
3rd. Ed. 2006'Hawaiian Islands' covers Hawaii, Maui, Molokai & Lanai, Oahu and Kanai. Sketch diagrams of all anchorages and marinas. Covers weather, navigation, entry proceedures etc.
91pp. Pb Spiral bound 210mmx275mm
by Charles Wood. Charlies Charts popular pilot book series'Polynesia' covers the Marquesas, Tuamotu, Pitcairn, Easter Is, Tahiti, Bora Bora and other Society Islands, the Australes, Cook Island and passage chapter to Hawaiian Islands.Colour photos, details of anchorages and marina information. Routes, passage times, weather, currents, entry procedures and regulations.202pp. Pb. Spiral bound, 5th ed. 2005
'Polynesia' covers the Marquesas, Tuamotu, Pitcairn, Easter Is, Tahiti, Bora Bora and other Society Islands, the Australes, Cook Island and passage chapter to Hawaiian Islands.
Colour photos, details of anchorages and marina information. Routes, passage times, weather, currents, entry procedures and regulations.
202pp. Pb. Spiral bound, 5th ed. 2005
by Charles Wood. Charlies Charts popular pilot book series.11th edition, 2007Marinas and anchorages from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, north in the Sea of Cortez to San Felipe and south along the mainland coast to Puerto Madero, the southernmost port in Mexico.Entry proceedures, fuel stations, Pinnipeds GPS Waypoint list, charts.Pb. Spiral Bound. 255pp Colour photos and b/w chart sketches 275mmx210mm
Marinas and anchorages from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, north in the Sea of Cortez to San Felipe and south along the mainland coast to Puerto Madero, the southernmost port in Mexico.Entry proceedures, fuel stations, Pinnipeds GPS Waypoint list, charts.
Pb. Spiral Bound. 255pp Colour photos and b/w chart sketches 275mmx210mm
Arica Desert to Tierra del FuegoRCC Pilotage Foundationby Ian & Maggy Staples, revised by Andy O'GradyThis new pilot covers the coast and islands from the Arica Desert to Tierra del Fuego, a fascinating cruising area of over 1,000 miles, which is now becoming accessible to yacht cruising.There is no other detailed source of information on the area and 'Chile' will be an essential addition to the cruising yachtsman's library.A4, soft cover, 220pp, 12pp colour plates, 2nd edition 2003
RCC Pilotage Foundation
by Ian & Maggy Staples, revised by Andy O'Grady
This new pilot covers the coast and islands from the Arica Desert to Tierra del Fuego, a fascinating cruising area of over 1,000 miles, which is now becoming accessible to yacht cruising.
There is no other detailed source of information on the area and 'Chile' will be an essential addition to the cruising yachtsman's library.
A4, soft cover, 220pp, 12pp colour plates, 2nd edition 2003
Royal Arkana Y.C.Probably the best cruising guide there is to this coast. From Three Kings Islands to Cape Kidnappers, including the Bay of Islands and Auckland Harbour. Hundreds of port anchorage plans. NO photos.Hardback, 282pp, 9th edition
Probably the best cruising guide there is to this coast. From Three Kings Islands to Cape Kidnappers, including the Bay of Islands and Auckland Harbour. Hundreds of port anchorage plans. NO photos.
Hardback, 282pp, 9th edition
New Guinea to Brisbaneby Alan LucasThe entire East coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. 100's of large scale charts and descriptions of every port and worthwhile anchorage between the Gold Coast and Thursday Island. Popular areas such as Great Sandy Strait, Whitsunday Group & Hinchinbrook Channel are given special attention. Areas such as Torres Strait, Gulf of Carpentaria and the passage from Thursday Island to Darwin are reviewed for those sailing beyond this world famous cruising ground. A4, 346pp, soft cover, colour plates, 8th edition 2003
The entire East coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. 100's of large scale charts and descriptions of every port and worthwhile anchorage between the Gold Coast and Thursday Island. Popular areas such as Great Sandy Strait, Whitsunday Group & Hinchinbrook Channel are given special attention. Areas such as Torres Strait, Gulf of Carpentaria and the passage from Thursday Island to Darwin are reviewed for those sailing beyond this world famous cruising ground.
A4, 346pp, soft cover, colour plates, 8th edition 2003
By Alan Lucas5th Ed. 2000A sailor's guide to the ports and anchorages as well as the rivers and lakes. Fully updated and revised in 2000.A4, 250pp, paperback.
5th Ed. 2000
A sailor's guide to the ports and anchorages as well as the rivers and lakes. Fully updated and revised in 2000.
A4, 250pp, paperback.
By B.& C. Mehaffy2nd Ed. 2007The most comprehensive guide to these Islands. Detailed coverage of 68 harbours and anchorages. Facilities available in each harbour, charts, photos, and text covering history/culture, weather/currents, equipment, provissioning, channel crossings.Pb 324pp charts, illus, photos.8"x10"
Pb 324pp charts, illus, photos.8"x10"
The South China Sea, Philippines, Gulf of Thailand to SingaporeStephen Davies and Elaine Morgan's detailed text provides cruise planning information, an extensive discussion on climate, technical data concerning radio and weather forecasting services and general background commentary on each country. Each region is then treated in detail and pilotage information is given for key harbours. This pilot is published in two volumes.Volume I : A4, soft cover, 224pp (1st edition 1998)
Stephen Davies and Elaine Morgan's detailed text provides cruise planning information, an extensive discussion on climate, technical data concerning radio and weather forecasting services and general background commentary on each country. Each region is then treated in detail and pilotage information is given for key harbours. This pilot is published in two volumes.
Volume I : A4, soft cover, 224pp (1st edition 1998)
OUT OF PRINT - NEW EDITION DUE JUNE 2008Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malacca Strait to PhuketVolume II :A4, 260pp, soft cover (1st edition 1999)
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malacca Strait to Phuket
Volume II :A4, 260pp, soft cover (1st edition 1999)
The MooringsA brief but informative guide to the Vava'u Group in the Kingdom of Tonga.32pp Pb. spiral bound
A brief but informative guide to the Vava'u Group in the Kingdom of Tonga.
32pp Pb. spiral bound
By Capt. P. Rains.Covers Mexico’s Gulf Coast & Yucatan Channel, Cuba, Belize, Rio Dulce, Roatan, Honduras, western Caribbean islands, Panama’s Caribbean & Pacific cruising, canal transit, and Pacific coasts of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador & Guatemala. Charts, photos, marinas, fuel docks, all paperwork needed. Starts where Mexico Boating Guide leaves off. Pb 272pp, 8 ½ x 11", 2007.
Covers Mexico’s Gulf Coast & Yucatan Channel, Cuba, Belize, Rio Dulce, Roatan, Honduras, western Caribbean islands, Panama’s Caribbean & Pacific cruising, canal transit, and Pacific coasts of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador & Guatemala. Charts, photos, marinas, fuel docks, all paperwork needed. Starts where Mexico Boating Guide leaves off.
Pb 272pp, 8 ½ x 11", 2007.
By C. & B. MehaffyThis is not a pilot, but contains all you need to know to prepare for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters - advice on clothing and provisions, equipment to take, government paperwork, insurance, etc.184p photos & illus. Pb
This is not a pilot, but contains all you need to know to prepare for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters - advice on clothing and provisions, equipment to take, government paperwork, insurance, etc.
184p photos & illus. Pb
By Brice & CareyA bluewater cruiser's guide to arriving in New Zealand rather than a straight cruising guide. Lots of background info - officialdom, protocol, dictionary of slang, local recipies. Full details of the four main ports of entry: Opus, Bay of Islands, Whangerei, Auckland, Mount Manganui (Tauranga). Some details of local cruising from these harbours. Local services and facilities.Pb laminated. 152p
A bluewater cruiser's guide to arriving in New Zealand rather than a straight cruising guide. Lots of background info - officialdom, protocol, dictionary of slang, local recipies. Full details of the four main ports of entry: Opus, Bay of Islands, Whangerei, Auckland, Mount Manganui (Tauranga). Some details of local cruising from these harbours. Local services and facilities.Pb laminated. 152p
by Delwyn McPhunA pilot covering the East African Coast - Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa as far as Durban. The guide also covers Madagascar and the Comoros.Colour charts and port plans, all colour photos and well organised information. A4, 224pp, hard cover, colour throughout (1st edition 1998)
A pilot covering the East African Coast - Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa as far as Durban. The guide also covers Madagascar and the Comoros.Colour charts and port plans, all colour photos and well organised information.
A4, 224pp, hard cover, colour throughout (1st edition 1998)
By P. Bonnette & E. DeschampsCovers the Marquesas Islands, West Tuamotu, Gambier Archipelago, Society Archipelago, Austral Islands.Charts, anchorages, passes, ports, tourism. This is an indispensible navigational guide and an introduction to the daily life and tourist activities in French Polynesia.Detailed charts, colour photos and drawings.
Covers the Marquesas Islands, West Tuamotu, Gambier Archipelago, Society Archipelago, Austral Islands.Charts, anchorages, passes, ports, tourism. This is an indispensible navigational guide and an introduction to the daily life and tourist activities in French Polynesia.
Detailed charts, colour photos and drawings.
By D. Colfelt8th editionThe Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef - over 100 islands and islets, spectacular beauty and unspoilt still. First charted by Capt. Cook in 1770. This informative guide details many anchorages with two colour plans and full colour photos throughout. Also information for swimmers snorkelers and divers.Paperback, 256pp, 2007 edition.
8th edition
The Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef - over 100 islands and islets, spectacular beauty and unspoilt still. First charted by Capt. Cook in 1770. This informative guide details many anchorages with two colour plans and full colour photos throughout. Also information for swimmers snorkelers and divers.
Paperback, 256pp, 2007 edition.
by Rod Heikell2nd Ed. 2007Rod Heikell spent two years sailing from the Mediterranean to Malaysia collecting data for this new pilot. This guide covers all the usual points of interest for the cruising yachtsmen from history to climate, weather patterns, formalities, route planning and so on. The general sections are followed by a country by country round up in which key ports are described in detail with the aid of harbour plans and photographs. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and contains a lot of additional information on Malaysia and Thailand, the Seychelles and Chagos archipelago. The introduction has been expanded and throughout there are new plans and photographs.A4, 260pp, hard cover, colour throughout (2nd edition 2007)
Rod Heikell spent two years sailing from the Mediterranean to Malaysia collecting data for this new pilot. This guide covers all the usual points of interest for the cruising yachtsmen from history to climate, weather patterns, formalities, route planning and so on. The general sections are followed by a country by country round up in which key ports are described in detail with the aid of harbour plans and photographs. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and contains a lot of additional information on Malaysia and Thailand, the Seychelles and Chagos archipelago. The introduction has been expanded and throughout there are new plans and photographs.
A4, 260pp, hard cover, colour throughout (2nd edition 2007)
by K. Hellewell1st Ed. 2002A comprehensive cruising guide with over 90 anchorages. Each anchorage covered in detail with chart and photograph as well as description of highlights and pilotage notes.Includes charts, photographs and GPS waypoints.Covers Tonga, Niuatoputapu, Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatatapu.175pp Pb. 275mm x 210mm
A comprehensive cruising guide with over 90 anchorages. Each anchorage covered in detail with chart and photograph as well as description of highlights and pilotage notes.
Includes charts, photographs and GPS waypoints.Covers Tonga, Niuatoputapu, Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatatapu.
175pp Pb. 275mm x 210mm
Capt. A. SpearsA compendium of the legal requirements and protocols for entering and clearing the majority of the popular cruising ports in the Pacific.Pb 192p
A compendium of the legal requirements and protocols for entering and clearing the majority of the popular cruising ports in the Pacific.
Pb 192p
by Earl Hinz5th editionCoverage of the whole Pacific from Hawaii to New Zealand, from Papua New Guinea to the Galapagos. Each island group is dealt with, plus weather and routing advice. Includes information on the political, social and economic conditions locally. b/w plans and photos.Paperback, 424pp, 5th edition 2006
5th edition
Coverage of the whole Pacific from Hawaii to New Zealand, from Papua New Guinea to the Galapagos. Each island group is dealt with, plus weather and routing advice. Includes information on the political, social and economic conditions locally. b/w plans and photos.
Paperback, 424pp, 5th edition 2006
2 Ed.By Capt. J. Rains 2006Covers both sides of Baja, all of the Sea of Cortez, and mainland Mexico to the Guatemalan border. This edition contains satellite and GPS correct chats.Pb. 272pp 8x11" 150 colour photos.
Pb. 272pp 8x11" 150 colour photos.
The First Yachtsmans Navigator Guide to the Chilean PatagoniaBy A. Mantellero3rd Ed.An essential guide for cruising the Chilean Channels of Patagonia. 275 anchorages. Numerous sketch charts. All descriptions in English and Spanish.Pb 304pp b/w and colour photos
Pb 304pp b/w and colour photos
RCC Pilotage Foundation2nd editionEdited by Michael Pocock, revised by Ros Hogbin'The Pacific Crossing Guide' is a sister volume to 'The Atlantic Crossing Guide'. It gives advice on a range of practical matters which will be invaluable for anyone planning a Pacific crossing - timing, suitable vessels, routes, communications, provisioning, weather, facilities and all the usual cruising information are addressed.208pp 75 colour chartlets, 40 colour photographs, A4 format, hardback.RRP £40.00, OUR PRICE £32.00
Edited by Michael Pocock, revised by Ros Hogbin
'The Pacific Crossing Guide' is a sister volume to 'The Atlantic Crossing Guide'. It gives advice on a range of practical matters which will be invaluable for anyone planning a Pacific crossing - timing, suitable vessels, routes, communications, provisioning, weather, facilities and all the usual cruising information are addressed.
208pp 75 colour chartlets, 40 colour photographs, A4 format, hardback.
RRP £40.00, OUR PRICE £32.00
2 Ed.By N. Schwalbe & T. ZydlerSpecific piloting instructions covering all of coastal Panama, its major rivers that reach the coast as well as the San Blas Islands and Las Perlas.8 page colour section featuring photography of Panama. GPS waypoints, instructions for transiting the canal, navigational aids, local services, customs regs., suggestions for on-shore activities.'The first truly complete cruising guide to Panama' Sail MagazinePb 350p 187 charts
Specific piloting instructions covering all of coastal Panama, its major rivers that reach the coast as well as the San Blas Islands and Las Perlas.8 page colour section featuring photography of Panama. GPS waypoints, instructions for transiting the canal, navigational aids, local services, customs regs., suggestions for on-shore activities.
'The first truly complete cruising guide to Panama' Sail Magazine
Pb 350p 187 charts
by Mariolina and Giorgio ArdrizziSuperbly produced book on one of the most beautiful parts of the world, from Valdivia to Mar del Plata, including Isla de los Estados and Cape Horn.A5 hardback, 690pp, 2nd ed. 2006.
Superbly produced book on one of the most beautiful parts of the world, from Valdivia to Mar del Plata, including Isla de los Estados and Cape Horn.
A5 hardback, 690pp, 2nd ed. 2006.
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 Alain RondeauWritten by well-known pilot guide Frenchman Alain Rondeau, the text is in English and French throughout. Stunning full-colour photographs. Drawings, chartlets and harbour plans also in colour.Excellent all-round cruising guide to the whole Seychelles group. A5, 264pp, soft cover, colour, 2nd edition.
Written by well-known pilot guide Frenchman Alain Rondeau, the text is in English and French throughout. Stunning full-colour photographs. Drawings, chartlets and harbour plans also in colour.
Excellent all-round cruising guide to the whole Seychelles group.
A5, 264pp, soft cover, colour, 2nd edition.
by Warwick Clay2 Ed. 2004 Details of harbours and anchorages in the Pacific south of the equator between New Guinea and South America. Covers Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia - ie between the Galapagos and New Zealand, up to 20' north; so does not include Hawaii. Pilotage plans and notes.A4, 280pp, soft cover,
A4, 280pp, soft cover,
by Ken HellewellKnowledge that paves the way to the Indian Ocean. Includes 26 chartlets, 5 anchorages waypoints, photos, customs and quarantine procedures with a focus on the Raine Island Route through the Great Barrier Reef. Spiral-bound. 44pp, 8"x11"
Knowledge that paves the way to the Indian Ocean. Includes 26 chartlets, 5 anchorages waypoints, photos, customs and quarantine procedures with a focus on the Raine Island Route through the Great Barrier Reef.
Spiral-bound. 44pp, 8"x11"
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