Descrizione
The Pacific Crossing Guideis a complete reference for anyone contemplatingsailing the Pacific. Fromideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioningtoseasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, this comprehensive new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart.
Completelyupdated, expanded and refreshedfor the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers. Part 1 covers thorough preparation for bothEast-to-West and West-to-East crossings and Part 2 covers Pacificweather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website linksthroughout. There are sections onrallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance and Pacific festivals.
Updated withnew charts and photographs, the new 4th edition focuses onports of entryrather than secondary anchorages and expands the North Pacific coverage, making it a valuable resource for sailors doing a North Pacific circuit, particularly US and Canadian sailors from the Pacific North.
Edition: 2024
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