Cruising Guide to Southeast Asia. Volume One The South China Sea, Philippines, Gulf of Thailand to Singapore

Autor:	DAVIES, Stephen; MORGAN, Elaine
Páginas:	224 págs. págs.
Fecha:	1998
Precio:	58,00 €

This pilot covers the South China Sea including Hong Kong, Philippines, Eastern Malaysia and Thailand. Stephen Davies and Elaine Morgan's detailed text provides cruise planning information, an extensive discussion on climate, technical data concerning radio and weather forecasting services and general background commentary on each country. Each region is then treated in detail and pilotage information is given for key harbours. This pilot is a unique source of information for cruise planning and also will be an essential reference for yachtsmen on passage. -- INDICE -- INTRODUCTION: Coverange. History. Trouble and strife. Piracy and theft. Smuggling. Corruption. Political problems. Traditional craft. PLANNING GUIDE: Routes. Weather. Seas, currents and tides. Enviroment. Yacht, equipment and seamanship. Dealing with tropical revolving storms. Navigation. Telecomunications. Health. Food and drinc. CRUISING GUIDE (BY COUNTRY): South china, Hong Kong and Macau. The Philippines. Malasya. Brunei. Singapore. East Thailand. Camboia and Vietam. Appendices.