World Voyage Planner: 3rd Edition

by Jimmy Cornell (Author), Ivan Cornell (Author)

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.