The Atlantic Crossing Guide

Autor:	HAMMICK, Anne; McLAREN, Gavin; LAWSON, John
Páginas:	248 págs. págs.
Fecha:	2003
Precio:	78,50 €

Ayudará a todos los que se propongan cruzar el charco, con multitud de consejos absolutamente necesarios. Preparations: The Philosophy of Ocean Cruising; The Boat and her Permanent Fittings; Equipment for Ocean and Warm Climate; Ocean Navigation; Electronics and Communications; The Crew; Provisioning; The Mechanics of Ocean Cruising; Safety. Passages and Landfalls: The North Atlanti - Backgroun; The British and European Coasts; Soutwards in the Eastern Atlantic; The Madeiran, Canary and Cape Verdean Archipelagos; The Trade Wind Crossing; The Caribbean Island Chain; The Bahamas ... This excellent book is an essential part of any boat's equipment.' Nautical Magazine 'A must for all aspiring ocean crossers.' Yachting World 'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' SAIL Magazine 'An invaluable mixture of planning manual and pilot book, and an essential investment if you are planning to cross the Pond' Yachting World This is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to regional weather, hurricanes, currents and tides, departure and arrival ports, facilities and paperwork, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart. This is the definitive reference on he subject, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers crossing in both directions and packed with all the information they need. Laminated boards