Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the new edition of this book, he and his son Ivan help the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating an extended cruise (and those dreaming about the possibility), this book will give an idea of what is involved in developing the right strategy. Amongst many important aspects, Jimmy and Ivan consider: - World weather systems - Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans - The pros and cons of different routes at different times of year (taking into account weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of fog, icebergs, gales, etc) - The pros and cons, attractions and dangers of different routes (such as the problem of piracy) - Practicalities (repair facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations, provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much more) - Jimmy's top ten list of common things that ruin a voyage Written from a completely international point of view, World Voyage Planner can help sailors from any country going to any other country to achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.

World Voyage Planner: Planning a Voyage from Anywhere in the World to Anywhere in the World

JIMMY CORNELL

Ivan Cornell

Sports & Outdoors

Adlard Coles Nautical

Cornells' Ocean Atlas 3rd Edition

Cornell Sailing Ltd

Jimmy Cornell, highly experienced sailor and bestselling author, has teamed up with his son Ivan to produce this fully revised third edition of World Voyage Planner. Based on their shared experience of several circumnavigations, this book deals with all essential elements that contribute to the successful completion of a long-distance voyage. Designed to be used in conjunction with World Cruising Routes and Cornells’ Ocean Atlas, World Voyage Planner provides practical guidance on all topics related to developing the right cruising strategy, including: Planning voyages under the most favourable conditions, whether in the tropics or high latitudes Latest pilot charts with winds and currents for passages in every ocean Global cruising hubs Suggested circular voyages in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans Complete outlines of round-the-world voyages An overview of the global movement of cruising yachts This book also provides invaluable advice on voyage practicalities, including: Services available in all major cruising hubs Places to leave the boat between seasons or if the crew need to fly home Suggestions on alternative routes if forced to change plans Emergency stops for medical reasons, major repairs or crew changes Based on comprehensive surveys with a wide range of long-distance sailors, World Voyage Planner is an essential resource for anyone contemplating an extended voyage, as well as for those just planning to do it at some point in the future.

World Voyage Planner: 3rd Edition

Cornell Sailing

“World Voyage Planner” is a comprehensive guide for planning a voyage from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world. The fully revised and updated second edition deals with all the elements that would ensure a successful voyage, by providing practical advice for would-be voyagers on planning a safe and enjoyable trip. Essential aspects of preparations for an offshore voyage are based on comprehensive surveys with a wide range of experienced long-distance sailors, many of them circumnavigators. While the main focus is on the most popular cruising the routes, there are also suggested voyages to some less frequented destinations. Designed to be used in conjunction with World Cruising Routes, World Cruising Destinations and Cornells’ Ocean Atlas the new edition of World Voyage Planner provides practical guidance on all topics related to developing the right cruising strategy, including: Planning voyages under the most favourable conditions, whether in the tropics or high latitudes Latest charts with winds and currents for passages in every ocean Global cruising hubs World weather systems Planning advice on voyages to the most attractive cruising destinations The most popular cruising routes, as well as some less frequented destinations Suggested circular voyages in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans Complete outlines of round-the-world voyages starting from anywhere in the world An overview of the global movement of cruising yachts Jimmy also provides invaluable advice on voyage practicalities, including: Services available in all the major cruising hubs Places to leave the boat if crew need to fly home Suggestions on alternative routes if forced to change plans Emergency stops for medical reasons, major repairs or crew changes World Voyage Planner is an essential resource for anyone contemplating an extended cruise, or for those just dreaming of doing it at some point in the future.

World Voyage Planner: 2nd Edition

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