Mediterranean Cruising

Rod Heikell
172 s, kuşe, 17x24.5 cm
Adlard Coles Nautical, 2012

Although the huge inland sea of the Mediterranean provides wonderfully diverse cruising opportunities, it can also deliver a few surprises to the unwary. Rod Heikell is the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing, and this is the perfect guide for anyone cruising the area. Highly practical and packed with colour photos, this book gives sound advice on:
- Anchoring
- Berthing bow or stern-to
- What weather to expect
- Facilities and the costs of keeping a boat there
- Navigation
- Popular routes
- Formalities and what to expect ashore

Each country around the Mediterranean is covered, and there's even a handy section on shoe-string cruising for those on a tight budget.

Conveying the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters, this is an invaluable guide for Mediterranean novices and old-hands alike.

"Offers time-served advice to both the novice and the old-hand."
Nautical Magazine

Chapters:
- The Mediterranean Sea
- What Sort of Boat?
- Mediterranean Cruising Options
- Equipping the Boat
- Equipping Yourself
- Navigating Around the Inland Sea
- Weather
- Berthing and Anchoring
- Mediterranean Passage Planning Guide
- Checklists
- Useful Reading and Websites
- Distance Tables