by RogerOliver (Author)
This new book, based on a highly successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine, is a detailed practical guide to sailing around the UK - all by means of day sails. Roger Oliver, a passionate sailor, explains his in-depth passage planning, boat preparations, weather checks and log-keeping, as well as his choice of routes, detailed navigation, sail trim tips and on-passage maintenance, all for the benefit of sailors who have a yen to follow in his footsteps. Packed with a wealth of practical tips on seamanship, anchoring in high winds, coping with big seas, problem-solving, harnessing the tide, sailing short-handed and living aboard for extended cruising, this book will be a godsend to the many thousands of sailors who enjoy coastal cruising and who will discover (as did Roger) that it is perfectly possible to cruise around the whole of the UK in a series of day sails. With this book to hand, and inspired by Roger's detailed route maps and spectacular photographs, anyone can experience the thrill and enjoyment of sailing around the beautiful and varied UK coast from any starting point.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 29 May 2009
ISBN 10: 1408109646
ISBN 13: 9781408109649
Book Overview: Based on a successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine, with PBO branding and support Detailed practical info on the route and techniques the author emplyed, so of real practical guidance to those intending to follow in his footsteps It is possible to replicate the author's voyage starting anywhere around the UK - there is no 'starting point' as such. All day sails, so the voyage is achievable by the average cruising sailor - no offshore experience is necessary Caters for the many sailors who would love to circumnavigate the UK