Mediterranean Cruising Handbook

Mediterranean Cruising Handbook
By: Rod Heikell

Imrays established 2-year almanac provides data for all the coasts and islands of the Mediterranean. It contains:

Complete coverage for all the Mediterranean countries from Gibraltar clockwise to Morocco and the Atlantic islands.

Over 500 plans of key harbours

Full lists of radio weather and safety services

Complete list of major lights

Gibraltar tide tables

This fully updated 5th edition has had a complete facelift and is now published in full colour. The Mediterranean Cruising Handbook is a companion to the Imray Mediterranean Almanac and provides information on climate, equipment, radio, navigation, routes to the Mediterranean, history, marine life, food and basic information on each Mediterranean country. It is available on its own or with the Mediterranean Almanac.

Contents: Introduction; 1. The Mediterranean; 2. History and culture; 3. Yachtsmans seven-language dictionary; 4. Yacht and equipment; 5. Anchoring and berthing; 6. Marine life; 7. Basic first aid; 8. Safety and navigation schemes; 9. Navigation- coastal navigation; - Electronic navigation systems; - Celestial navigation; 10. Radio services; 11. Weather and weather services; 12. Routes to the Mediterranean; 13. The Mediterranean countries; 14. Useful books