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Irish Cruising Club  |  Barcode: 9780955819933

Cruising Ireland

A Companion to the Irish Cruising Club Sailing Directions
Authors: Mike Balmforth, Norman Kean, Irish Cruising Club
Edition: 2012
Format: Hardback
Size: 297 x 210 mm
£2995
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Beyond the Sailing Directions

The cultural companion that transforms navigation into exploration, revealing the stories and secrets of Ireland's maritime heritage.

Written by Mike Balmforth and Norman Kean, this guide is intended as a companion to the ICC's Sailing Directions pilot books. Covering the entire coast of Ireland, it provides all the information you need to make the most of this spectacular coastline.

This volume explores the parts the sailing directions don't reach – the history, culture, scenery, geology, wildlife, economy, monuments and fascinating trivia of Ireland's coast. Created by cruising sailors for cruising sailors, it's an essential companion for anyone wanting to understand the rich context beyond the navigational details.

Discover local history, useful information about places to visit ashore, and entertaining anecdotes about Ireland's nautical past, all enhancing your cruising experience along this remarkable coast.

About the Authors

Norman Kean is author of the ICC Sailing Directions since 2005. A Yachtmaster Offshore and Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation, he has personally explored every harbour and anchorage described in this guide. His expertise is sought by the UK Hydrographic Office, and he contributes regularly to Yachting Monthly.

Mike Balmforth was a respected yachting journalist, British Marine Federation Scotland President, and dedicated advocate for recreational boating. His diverse career spanned yacht broking, marine equipment distribution and maritime journalism. He played a key role in establishing the Cross Party Group on Recreational Boating & Marine Tourism in the Scottish Parliament, significantly raising the profile of the marine industry in Scotland.

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