The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising (Adlard Coles Book of)

The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising (Adlard Coles Book of)

by RodHeikell (Author)

Synopsis

Rod Heikell is the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing, and this is the perfect guide for anyone cruising the area. Thoroughly updated and in colour throughout, this new edition conveys the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters. Although the Mediterranean provides wonderfully diverse cruising opportunities, it can also deliver a few surprises to the unwary. Rod Heikell gives sound advice on anchoring, berthing bow or stern-to, what weather to expect, facilities and the costs of keeping a boat there, plus advice on navigation, popular routes, formalities and what to expect ashore. Each country around the Mediterranean is covered, and there's even a handy section on shoe-string cruising for those on a tight budget. 'Offers time-served advice to both the novice and the old-hand.' Nautical Magazine

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 07 May 2008

ISBN 10: 0713687649
ISBN 13: 9780713687644
Book Overview: The Med is a very popular cruising destination for UK and European sailors - a must-have book for anyone planning to cruise these waters By the acclaimed guru of Mediterranean sailing Highly practical and full of invaluable first hand advice Answers all the most commonly asked questions about Mediterranean cruising

Media Reviews
For anyone planning to buy a yacht for extended Mediterranean cruising, this book offers a great starting place Lloyd's List (June 2008)
Author Bio
Rod Heikell has spent 25 years cruising the coasts and islands of the Mediterranean. Having sailed his own as well as charter and delivery yachts across the Atlantic, around the Caribbean and to South East Asia, it is to the Mediterranean that he always returns. He is the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing and his pilots are referred to by the cruising sailors who rely on them as 'the bible'.