Anchorages of the British Isles

Anchorages of the British Isles is a selection of anchorages in bays, rivers and harbours around the UK and Ireland, from the Scottish Highlands to the Channel Islands, chosen by five experienced cruising authors. They range from Babbacombe Bay in Devon to Toberdenny in Ireland.

Each anchorage has a chart, photographs and a short description covering why to visit, hazards, approach and navigation notes, shelter, facilities and local wildlife.

Contents

• Introduction and overview map
• Scotland
• North East
• North West
• South East
• South West
• Wales
• Ireland
• Channel Islands

About the authors

Jane Cumberlidge has cruised from the Bay of Biscay to the Channel Islands and the West Country. A writer, editor and photographer, she has spent 25 years producing nautical books and articles.

Dick Durham began sailing at 12 and has cruised from Norway to Gibraltar. He has sailed with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston aboard Suhaili, taken part in the America's Cup Jubilee and written six sailing books.

Norman Kean has sailed the Irish coast since 1980 and has edited the ICC Sailing Directions since 2005.

Jonty Pearce, a retired GP and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, keeps his Southerly 105 ketch Aurial in Milford Haven.

Dag Pike, a former merchant captain and RNLI lifeboat tester, navigated Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Challenger on its record-breaking transatlantic run. He is a maritime journalist and author.