World Cruising Destinations

World Cruising Destinations is an inspirational and practical guide to all major sailing destinations worldwide.

Jimmy Cornell, one of the most influential cruising yachtsmen, has sailed over 200,000 miles across all oceans, completing three circumnavigations and voyages to both poles. His bestselling World Cruising Routes has helped countless sailors turn their dreams into reality. Now, in its extensively revised third edition, this companion volume provides crucial land-based information for cruisers.

About the Authors

Jimmy Cornell has influenced the modern cruising scene more than any other sailor. An experienced sailor, public speaker, and author, he has sailed over 200,000 miles, including three circumnavigations and high-latitude voyages. His books, including the bestselling World Cruising Routes, have guided thousands of sailors.

Doina Cornell, daughter of Jimmy and author Gwenda Cornell, has spent much of her life sailing and brings her own perspective to this volume.

Praise for World Cruising Destinations

“An indispensable addition to the cruising sailor's library. Jimmy Cornell has unrivalled experience of cruising all over the world.”
– Elaine Bunting, Yachting World

“This book is a tour de force covering all of the potential cruising grounds... for anyone contemplating an ocean cruise, chartering a boat, or just dreaming, this is the book for you!”
– Cruising Association

“Why hasn't someone thought to write this brilliant book before? For long-range planning, it's a godsend, comprehensively telling you everything you need to know to plan your voyaging.”
– Bernadette Bernon, Cruising World

“Accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information. Essential for cruisers worldwide, whether planning a circumnavigation or a two-week cruise.”
– Noonsite.com

“Only Jimmy Cornell could displace the one cruising guide every cruising vessel has aboard. Without doubt, the new World Cruising Destinations will find a place beside the venerable World Cruising Routes as the must-have guide to world cruising.”
– Bob Bitchin, Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine

“Chock full of what every cruiser needs to know, it will serve as the right-hand guide for the serious cruiser and an inspiration to those who dream of sailing away.”
– Barbara Theisen, Seven Seas Cruising Association

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Introduction
• Health Precautions Worldwide
• 1. Mediterranean and Black Sea
• 2. Northern Europe
• 3. Western Europe and North Atlantic Islands
• 4. West Africa and South Atlantic Islands
• 5. The Caribbean
• 6. North and Central America
• 7. South America
• 8. North Pacific Islands
• 9. South Pacific
• 10. Southeast and East Asia
• 11. North Indian Ocean and Red Sea
• 12. South Indian Ocean