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The Shell Channel Pilot

South coast of England, north coast of France & Channel Islands

Author:	Rachael Sprot
Published:	2026
Size:	297 × 210 mm

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We expect this title will be available on:

May 4, 2026

£47⁵⁰

Tax included

The Shell Channel Pilot - Hardback / 9th edition (2026) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

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Pilot for the English Channel and south coast

Covers the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France with passage notes, pilotage, cartography and local information.

The Shell Channel Pilot is the ultimate authority on sailing the busy and alluring waters of the English Channel, including the south coast of England from the Isles of Scilly to North Foreland, the Channel Islands and north France.

This edition welcomes a new era and the next generation as journalist, author and Yachtmaster Examiner Rachael Sprot takes the helm. She has completely rewritten the Pilot based on first hand research over several seasons, and this new work combines rigorous, authoritative passage notes, expert advice about navigation, regulations and paperwork with her gentle humour and respect for the legends of nautical writing that penned this book before her.

This completely rewritten new edition features:

comprehensive passage notes
advice on navigation, regulations and paperwork
pilotage notes
familiar Imray cartography, aerial photos and an overview of useful facilities
Ashore sections featuring local history and information

The Pilot has a long and illustrious history, with the first edition published in the 1930s. Following the pioneering work of the legendary Adlard Coles, the book was passed to Captain John Coote RN in 1982, and subsequently to the inimitable Tom Cunliffe. It has been under the Imray imprint since the early 1990s.

About Imray

Imray has been publishing nautical information for recreational and professional mariners since the mid-18th century. Originally a family business, the company retains continuity through generations of maritime knowledge. Today, Imray is part of FB Imray, a joint venture with freytag & berndt (Austrian cartographic specialists). This has allowed them to combine traditional expertise with modern production methods.

Imray is recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as a chart producer. Their portfolio extends beyond paper charts to include pilot books, cruising guides, almanacs, and navigation handbooks.