The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising

Rod Heikell is the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing, and this is the perfect guide for anyone cruising the area. Conveying the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters, this edition has been thoroughly revised, containing updates to cruising information, new regulations, new developments and new photos.@00000341@@00000341@Although the Mediterranean provides wonderfully diverse cruising opportunities, it can also deliver a few surprises to the unwary. Rod Heikell gives sound advice on anchoring, berthing bow or stern-to, what weather to expect, facilities and the costs of keeping a boat there, plus advice on navigation, popular routes, formalities and what to expect ashore. Each country around the Mediterranean is covered, and there's even a handy section on shoe-string cruising for those on a tight budget. It is an invaluable must-have guide for actual and potential Mediterranean cruisers.@00000341@@00000341@'Offers time-served advice to both the novice and the old-hand.'@00000341@@00000408@ style="font-style: italic;">Nautical Magazine@00000167@

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The book's value for paddlers is its coverage of local aspects, particularly the chapter on the weather. Canoeist

Product details

• Authors: Rod Heikell
• Publisher: Adlard Coles
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2012
• EAN: 9781408152836
• ISBN: 978-1-4081-5283-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Adlard Coles Book of; Adlard Coles Book of
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Travel > Sports and active travel > Europe