Fancy an extended cruise which wont take you too far from home? Need to keep in touch with family and work whilst away?Want to explore some of the most beautiful coastlines, remote bays and unspoilt harbours in the world? Then cruising around the UK and Ireland is the perfect doorstep challenge for you!This book is a practical guide to circumnavigating the UK and Ireland by yacht or Motorboat, providing helpfull advice on: Planning the trip Likely costs and timescales Preparing the boat Canal routes Charts-equipment and stores needed Possible pitfalls and safety considerations Weather patterns and forecasting Living aboard Best places to visit along the way Running maintenance.Updated for this edition with an inspiring "ten of the best" section - covering the places of interest along the way such as castle anchorages, finest whisky distilleries, stunning historic sites, beautiful rivers and eastuaries, and simply "drop dead gorgeous" locations - this guide is packed throughout with helpful tables, routes, distances, costs and enticing colour photographs. For anyone contemplating a cruise around part or all of the UK and Ireland's beautiful coastlines, with this book to hand you'll feel confident enough to go for it!Title: UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide, 2nd ed.Author: Sam SteeleNo. of Pages: 232Details: A5 Paperback, Colour Illustrated
