Practical Boat Owner's Sailing Around the UK and Ireland: Solo at 60

Practical Boat Owner's Sailing Around the UK and Ireland: Solo at 60

by RogerOliver (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

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

Media Reviews
' Detailed but very readable, this is a must for sailors planning an adventure ' Practical Boat Owner (July 2009) An ideal companion for anyone considering the circumnavigation of the UK. Boat Mart (June 2009) 'It's a fascinating and inspiring book in which Oliver details the preparations he made to Jalina,..He then goes on to chronicle day-by-day his voyage in a hugely detailed account. If you're harbouring similar ambitions, this book will get you up to speed quickly and concisely, but there's plenty here to entertain the armchair sailor, too.' Yachting Monthly (October 2009) 'Useful info on routes and planning, and some inspirational photography.' Motor Boat & Yachting (November 2009) 'Whether you wish to emulate his trip, compare notes, or just use his material to help with part of the journey, you will find this an interesting read and of considerable help.' Cruising (September 2009) 'An excellent and inspiring introduction to a trip high on the list of many sailors' cruising dreams.' The Little Ship (Winter 2009)
Author Bio
Roger Oliver is passionate about sailing. He has sailed a variety of boats over the years and has cruised in many countries, including North Africa, France and the Bay of Biscay. He has now circumnavigated the UK twice, solo in a 25ft Sadler, covering a distance of 4,800 miles. He writes regularly for Practical Boat Owner magazine.