THE ATLANTIC CROSSING GUIDE 7TH EDITION by Jane Russell ( 9781472947666 )

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Title:

THE ATLANTIC CROSSING GUIDE 7TH EDITION
RCC PILOTAGE FOUNDATION

By:

Jane Russell

Format:

Hardback

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£55.00

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£49.50

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ISBN 10:

1472947665

ISBN 13:

9781472947666

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Publisher:

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC

Pub. date:

14 December, 2017

Edition:

7th Revised edition

Pages:

304

Synopsis:

'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' SAIL'A must for all aspiring ocean crossers' Yachting WorldWe call it `The Pond', yet the Atlantic Ocean covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. It is still a mighty big pond to cross! Realising the dream of an Atlantic crossing remains a challenge but the rewards are many and lifelong. The Atlantic Crossing Guide is well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage, whether via the trade wind route to the Caribbean or to Europe from the United States. The better prepared you are the greater your chances of success. Packed full of the collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades, this new edition has been updated to include advice on: PREPARATIONS* suitable boats, including considerations of hull integrity* equipment and maintenance* advances in navigation and communications systems* access to weather and routeing information* the balance of power input and usage* planning for hurricane season* risk management * crew harmony and health* provisioning PASSAGE PLANNING * Atlantic weather systems, including tropical waves and hurricanes* common routes and timings across the Atlantic * seasonal cruising along bordering coasts and within Atlantic island groups* fog and ice in the higher latitudes* key landfalls 'A fantastic amount of information' Yachting Monthly

Illustrations:

over 80 colour maps and over 100 photos

Publication:

Imprint:

Adlard Coles Nautical

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Returnable

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