West Country Cruising Companion by Mark Fishwick
Published by Wiley Nautical, May 2008
Cruise the West Country and discover its delights with this ideal onboard resource. The West Country Cruising Companion is the definitive sailing guide to Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Enhanced by spectacular aerial shots of every port, harbour, marina and anchorage, this book will allow readers to make the most of their cruising experiences.
More than one satisfied reader has aptly described the book as “the perfect on-board companion”, now reflected in this much-enlarged fifth edition and the new title, West Country Cruising Companion. For those who plan to head west, this book is more than essential reading - it will enhance their own enjoyment and prove to be a worthy and much used addition to any ship’s library.
In summary this latest edition covers:
* Passages - tides, weather, hazards, shipping, coastal detail, planning, tactics and waypoints
* Pilotage - in depth appraisal of approaches, harbours and anchorages from Bridport to Padstow including the Isles of Scilly.
* Buoyage, lights, hazards, tides, local regulations, VHF channels, waypoints and invaluable local knowledge.
* Colourful and easy to read charts.
* Port Guides - mooring and berthing facilities, marinas, charges, fuel, provisions, showers, launderettes, chandlers, repairs, eating and drinking ashore and a host of other things from museums and onshore attractions to invigorating walks, local events, shops open on Sundays and even cash points too!
Plus this latest edition will include fully updated information on all changes to navigation, contact details and the new layouts of Falmouth and Newlyn!
Author Biography
Born in Exeter and brought up on the River Exe, Mark Fishwick began sailing at an early age and soon ventured further to explore the rivers, creeks and harbours of the West Country in his parents’ 18ft 6in Alacrity sloop Vallette. He moved to Cornwall in 1973 soon after buying his present boat, the 34ft 1910 gaff yawl Temptress, and since then has enjoyed a varied nautical life encompassing commercial fishing, charter skippering in the West Indies, yacht delivery, boatyard work, writing, photography and just occasionally sailing! He has now returned to his roots and lives within sight of the River Exe, close to Lympstone.
ISBN: 978-0-470-98569-0 / Hardback / Price: £24.99/€33.80
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