Jimmy Cornell, highly experienced sailor and bestselling author, has teamed up with his son Ivan to produce this fully revised fourth edition of World Voyage Planner. Based on their shared experience of circumnavigating the globe, this book deals with all essential elements that contribute to the successful and safe completion of a long-distance voyage.
Designed to be used in conjunction with World Cruising Routes and World Cruising Destinations, World Voyage Planner provides practical guidance on all topics related to developing the right cruising strategy, including:
Planning voyages under the most favourable conditions, whether in the tropics or high latitudes
The latest pilot charts with winds and currents for passages in every ocean
Logistics and cruising hubs
Suggested circular voyages in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans
Complete outlines of round-the-world voyages
An overview of the global movement of sailing yachts
This book also provides invaluable advice on voyage practicalities, including:
Services available in all major sailing hubs
Places to leave the boat between seasons
Suggestions for alternative routes if forced to change plans
Emergency stops for medical reasons, major repairs or crew changes
Based on comprehensive surveys with a wide range of long-distance sailors, World Voyage Planner is an essential resource for anyone contemplating an extended voyage, as well as for those planning to undertake one at some point in the future.
