Dream Cruising Destinations: 24 Classic Cruises Mapped And Explored Paperback

Vanessa Bird

Most yachtsmen dream about cruising to an exotic destination; this is the book that will turn dreamers into planners. 24 classic cruises are fully mapped, measured and costed, showing how they are perfectly possible whatever your skill level. From weekend cruises around the British Isles to a voyage to Antarctica, and from Greek island cruises to an escape to the Virgin Islands, this book explores where to go, why, how to get there and what to expect en route. The book breaks down each cruise into important considerations, such as what type of boat is needed, what level of skill or qualifications are required, whether it is a suitable journey to undertake with a young family, what possible dangers might influence any decision (from extreme weather to the threat of piracy), and most obviously, cost. Covering popular, exotic cruising destinations such as Thailand and the Virgin Islands, as well as unexpected, almost secret routes along the US Intracoastal Waterway and French canals, as well as proper adventures (including both Atlantic and Pacific crossings), this inspirational may be the starting point for the voyage of a lifetime.

1408187817

9781408187814

English

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

24-Nov-15

160

Vanessa Bird has been sailing since the age of 10. She has written for Classic Boat and Yachting Monthly and was associate producer/researcher for a 15-part documentary series on traditional boats for the Discovery Channel in 2003. Out of the office, Vanessa sails a 1933 Scottish lugger out of Chichester Harbour, with her boatbuilder partner Nick Gates and two small children, Freddie and Daisy.

Dream Cruising Destinations is sure to keep you dreaming of blue water and gentle breezes, even when the snow is falling and the winter winds are howling. * SAIL magazine (US) *