by Jimmy Cornell
This standard work presents 1,000 sailing routes across all oceans. With the help of 6,000 waypoints, the experienced blue water sailor Jimmy Cornell draws a network of routes around the world, which enables every skipper to plan his trip precisely and easily, taking all local conditions into account. Putting together your individual trip becomes child's play. This book should be in every blue water sailor's library!
Sailing as per schedule
Each area is presented with information about the climate, weather and wind and seasons as well as the weather hazards. Particular emphasis is placed on the topic of wind conditions as well as dangerous weather phenomena and appropriate travel planning - with this book you can sail according to a "schedule" and the dangerous seasons in all areas can be completely avoided.
The work contains routes from the equator to the polar latitudes, offering options for every taste, every travel plan and every level of ability. Each route provides detailed information on waypoints, nautical charts, nautical manuals and sailing guides as well as comprehensive information on travel time, climate, regional weather conditions, wind and current conditions, dangers and entry and exit formalities and any local special features. Long trips can be planned and carried out precisely and unfavorable weather periods can be avoided.
Jimmy Cornell, one of the most accomplished cruising sailors in the world, shares his knowledge in this book and makes it easier for others to follow in his footsteps. With this book on board you can cast off with confidence!
Contents:
» Route planning
» Winds and currents
» Routes in the North Atlantic
» Routes in the South Atlantic
» Routes in the North Pacific
» Routes in the South Pacific
» Routes in the North Indian Ocean
» Routes in the South Indian Ocean
» Routes in the Red Sea
» Routes in the Mediterranean
» Panama and the Suez Canal
'World Cruising Routes... is perhaps the most important book for long-distance sailors,
and this has been the case for decades.'
Cruising World
'Ferdinand Magellan would have loved this book.'
Boat US
'The Sailor's Bible... don't leave port without it.'
Cruising Mazagine
Publisher: Cornell Sailing
Release date: June 1, 2022
ISBN-13: 978-1916091085