Fernhurst Books  |  Barcode: 9781912177967

Passage Planning Companion

Alastair Buchan

Edition: 2019
Format: Spiral-bound
Size: 222 x 80 mm
£899
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Passage Planning Made Simple

Practical advice for route planning, weather, tides, and onboard management in a durable, splash-proof format.

Chart your course with precision using the Passage Planning Companion by Alastair Buchan. This compact, splash-proof guide is an essential tool for sailors, providing a concise yet comprehensive overview of the critical elements involved in planning and executing a successful sea passage.

Navigate Your Voyage with Confidence
  • Comprehensive Planning: Covers all aspects of passage planning, including port information, routing, weather, tides, timings, and safety considerations, ensuring thorough preparation for any voyage.
  • Ship Management Guidance: Offers practical advice on crew briefing, roles, routines, pre-sail checks, and watchkeeping, facilitating smooth operations during your journey.
  • Durable and Practical Design: Spiral-bound and splash-proof, this guide is designed to withstand the marine environment, allowing it to lay flat on the chart table for easy reference.
  • Quick Reference Format: Its clear layout and concise information make it an ideal aide-mémoire for both new and experienced sailors, ensuring vital information is always at hand.
About the Author

Alastair Buchan began his sailing journey on the Clyde. In a Hurley 20, he sailed single-handed around Britain and completed his first solo Atlantic circuit. His second voyage was in a Dockrell 27, sailing from Britain to the Caribbean and onward to the USA via Venezuela and Cuba before returning home. His extensive sailing experience informs the practical insights shared in this companion.

What the Sailing Community Says

"Your guide to writing a clear and logical passage plan." – Boat Mart

"Excellent." – Yachting Monthly

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