{"product_id":"sailing-oman-yachting-guide","title":"Sailing Oman - A Yachting Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first cruising guide dedicated entirely to sailing Oman, this authoritative pilot opens a coastline long shaped by trade, exploration and seafaring, yet still little-visited by today’s yachting community. Strategically positioned between the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf, Oman offers an exceptional and refreshingly uncrowded cruising ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the ocean-facing shores of Dhufar in the south to the dramatic, fjord-like inlets of Musandam in the north, the coastline unfolds in striking contrasts: pristine beaches, sculpted cliffs, rolling dunes and waters rich with marine life. For sailors willing to venture beyond familiar routes, Oman delivers beauty, solitude and genuine discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver six years, experienced bluewater cruisers Reem Askalan and Jaoudat Kazoun sailed their catamaran \u003cem\u003eFlaneur\u003c\/em\u003e the length of this remarkable 3,165km coastline. Methodically exploring and surveying, they documented 53 anchorages while immersing themselves in the region’s rich history, landscapes and maritime heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully-produced guide includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed notes on anchorages and marinas covering approach, hazards and facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformative plans derived from the authors’ own bathymetric surveys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning aerial photography alongside clear sea-level images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive regional information, local weather guidance and practical advice to help visiting yachts prepare for cruising in a region where services can be limited outside Muscat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrative and illustrations detailing the country’s rich seafaring heritage, culture and landscapes,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtfully designed itineraries for both adventurous passage-makers and leisurely cruisers with recommendations for shoreside visits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor winter voyagers from the Mediterranean, circumnavigators or sailors seeking a rewarding new cruising ground, this authoritative and inspiring volume is an essential companion to one of the Arabian Peninsula’s most extraordinary coastlines.  Prepare to be inspired!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruising Grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOman’s Seafaring Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSailing Oman Seas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchorages \u0026amp; Marinas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDhufar \u0026amp; Juzur Al-Hallaniyyat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAl Wusta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazirat Masirah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSur \u0026amp; Surrounding Areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscat \u0026amp; Vicinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAl-Batinah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusandam Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Reference Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors’ Album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imray","offers":[{"title":"Hardback \/ 1st edition (2026)","offer_id":58957512769910,"sku":"9783991900009","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/2287\/2891\/files\/9783991900009-Sailing_Oman_A_Yachting_Guide-1-CWNB.jpg?v=1791683264","url":"https:\/\/sailorshop.co.uk\/products\/sailing-oman-yachting-guide","provider":"SailorShop.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}