West Country Cruising Companion

The go-to West Country pilot guide since 1988, now updated for its tenth edition.

Mark Fishwick’s West Country Cruising Companion is the leading pilot guide to this wonderful cruising area of south west England. First published in 1988 as West Country Cruising, it is now in its tenth edition. It remains in hardback (and eBook) and covers the area from Portland Bill to Padstow, as well as the Isles of Scilly, giving passage information into the area from both the east and the north.

This definitive sailing guide for the ever-attractive coastline of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly combines a skilful blend of pilotage and cruising information, with historical insight and suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore.

For those who plan to head west, this book is more than essential reading – it will enhance your enjoyment and prove to be a worthy and much-used addition to the ship’s library. Those already in the west will find themselves regularly thumbing its pages.

Share Mark Fishwick’s passion for this region, which combines with his in-depth knowledge from a lifetime cruising these waters to create a text that will inspire and inform. It is enhanced with colour charts and detailed photography, including spectacular aerial shots of many ports, harbours and anchorages.

About the Author

Born in Exeter and brought up on the River Exe, Mark Fishwick began sailing at an early age and explored the rivers, creeks and harbours of the West Country in his parents’ sloop. He moved to Cornwall in 1973 and has since enjoyed a varied nautical life encompassing commercial fishing, charter skippering in the West Indies, yacht delivery, boatyard work, writing, photography and – just occasionally – sailing for fun.

He has now returned to his roots and lives within sight of the River Exe. Mark is also Continental Editor for Reeds Nautical Almanac.