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9 produkter
9 produkter
E-bok
Engelska, 2025408 kr
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A collection of the best places to sail around the world for planners and dreamers.If you could cruise anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Would you head for the cooler climes of Northern Europe, or the tropical heat of the southern hemisphere? With so many wonderful destinations around the world, it is hard to know where to start, but with this book a sailor''s dream can become a reality. Highly experienced sailor Vanessa Bird handpicks 25 of the most varied and interesting places to explore. From weekend cruises around the British Isles, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean to island hopping in the Caribbean, or sailing on one of Canada''s Great Lakes, this guide gives a useful snapshot of some of the finest cruising grounds from around the world.For each destination, there is practical information on the route and when to go, what to see, the level of skill or qualifications required and important things to consider, such as what type of boat is needed and hazards along the route.Written with sailors of all abilities and preferences in mind, the routes featured cover a wide range of cruising grounds. Illustrated with stunning photography, this guide provides an inspirational glimpse into the places to visit and gives you the information needed to kickstart your adventure.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025408 kr
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A collection of the best places to sail around the world for planners and dreamers.If you could cruise anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Would you head for the cooler climes of Northern Europe, or the tropical heat of the southern hemisphere? With so many wonderful destinations around the world, it is hard to know where to start, but with this book a sailor''s dream can become a reality. Highly experienced sailor Vanessa Bird handpicks 25 of the most varied and interesting places to explore. From weekend cruises around the British Isles, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean to island hopping in the Caribbean, or sailing on one of Canada''s Great Lakes, this guide gives a useful snapshot of some of the finest cruising grounds from around the world.For each destination, there is practical information on the route and when to go, what to see, the level of skill or qualifications required and important things to consider, such as what type of boat is needed and hazards along the route.Written with sailors of all abilities and preferences in mind, the routes featured cover a wide range of cruising grounds. Illustrated with stunning photography, this guide provides an inspirational glimpse into the places to visit and gives you the information needed to kickstart your adventure.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
379 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A collection of the best places to sail around the world for planners and dreamers.If you could cruise anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Would you head for the cooler climes of Northern Europe, or the tropical heat of the southern hemisphere? With so many wonderful destinations around the world, it is hard to know where to start, but with this book a sailor’s dream can become a reality. Highly experienced sailor Vanessa Bird handpicks 25 of the most varied and interesting places to explore. From weekend cruises around the British Isles, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean to island hopping in the Caribbean, or sailing on one of Canada’s Great Lakes, this guide gives a useful snapshot of some of the finest cruising grounds from around the world.For each destination, there is practical information on the route and when to go, what to see, the level of skill or qualifications required and important things to consider, such as what type of boat is needed and hazards along the route.Written with sailors of all abilities and preferences in mind, the routes featured cover a wide range of cruising grounds. Illustrated with stunning photography, this guide provides an inspirational glimpse into the places to visit and gives you the information needed to kickstart your adventure.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2012322 kr
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This is the complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today. Focusing on the most well-known, popular and enduring designs - from the 7ft Optimist to the 125ft J class - this beautifully illustrated book showcases 144 boats from across the world, with a wealth of detail on each class, including: the origins and history of the class; what it''s like to sail one; fascinating stories about the boat, who sailed her, and her development; stunning photography, sailplans and sail symbol; full detail on her length, layout and designer. Featuring designers from an internationally recognised hall of fame (including William Fife, Olin Stevens, Maurice Griffiths and Uffa Fox), Classic Classes is the perfect resource for classic boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, whether their interest lies in high-performance thoroughbred racers, well-loved creek crawling cruisers or popular home-built classic dinghies. Published in advance of the 2012 Olympics, there is also a section devoted to the 46 Olympic classes.
E-bok
Engelska, 2013310 kr
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This is the complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today. Focusing on the most well-known, popular and enduring designs - from the 7ft Optimist to the 125ft J class - this beautifully illustrated book showcases 144 boats from across the world, with a wealth of detail on each class, including: the origins and history of the class; what it''s like to sail one; fascinating stories about the boat, who sailed her, and her development; stunning photography, sailplans and sail symbol; full detail on her length, layout and designer.Featuring designers from an internationally recognised hall of fame (including William Fife, Olin Stevens, Maurice Griffiths and Uffa Fox), Classic Classes is the perfect resource for classic boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, whether their interest lies in high-performance thoroughbred racers, well-loved creek crawling cruisers or popular home-built classic dinghies. Published in advance of the 2012 Olympics, there is also a section devoted to the 46 Olympic classes.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2015327 kr
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Most yachtsmen dream about cruising to an exotic destination; this is the book that will turn dreamers into planners. 24 classic cruises are fully mapped, measured and costed, showing how they are perfectly possible whatever your skill level. From weekend cruises around the British Isles to a voyage to Antarctica, and from Greek island cruises to an escape to the Virgin Islands, this book explores where to go, why, how to get there and what to expect en route. The book breaks down each cruise into important considerations, such as what type of boat is needed, what level of skill or qualifications are required, whether it is a suitable journey to undertake with a young family, what possible dangers might influence any decision (from extreme weather to the threat of piracy), and most obviously, cost. Covering popular, exotic cruising destinations such as Thailand and the Virgin Islands, as well as unexpected, almost secret routes along the US Intracoastal Waterway and French canals, as well as proper adventures (including both Atlantic and Pacific crossings), this inspirational may be the starting point for the voyage of a lifetime.
E-bok
Engelska, 2015327 kr
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Most yachtsmen dream about cruising to an exotic destination; this is the book that will turn dreamers into planners. 24 classic cruises are fully mapped, measured and costed, showing how they are perfectly possible whatever your skill level. From weekend cruises around the British Isles to a voyage to Antarctica, and from Greek island cruises to an escape to the Virgin Islands, this book explores where to go, why, how to get there and what to expect en route. The book breaks down each cruise into important considerations, such as what type of boat is needed, what level of skill or qualifications are required, whether it is a suitable journey to undertake with a young family, what possible dangers might influence any decision (from extreme weather to the threat of piracy), and most obviously, cost. Covering popular, exotic cruising destinations such as Thailand and the Virgin Islands, as well as unexpected, almost secret routes along the US Intracoastal Waterway and French canals, as well as proper adventures (including both Atlantic and Pacific crossings), this inspirational may be the starting point for the voyage of a lifetime.
Häftad, Tyska, 2024
413 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
E-bok
Tyska, 2024331 kr
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25 Törns zum Träumen und PlanenWelcher Segler träumt nicht vom perfekten Törn? Wer es nicht beim Träumen belassen, sondern sein Traumziel wirklich finden möchte, dem bietet dieses Buch einen Überblick über die 25 schönsten Reviere der Welt. Ob exotisch oder nah, ambitioniert oder kindertauglich – für jeden Geschmack ist das perfekte Ziel dabei. Zu jedem Törnvorschlag erfährt der Leser alles, was er zur Entscheidungsfindung wissen muss: Charakter des Reviers, Anforderungen an Boot und Mannschaft, Reisezeit und -dauer, potenzielle Gefahren, Familienfreundlichkeit u. v. m. – alles kompakt auf den Punkt gebracht. Die Ziele reichen dabei einmal um den ganzen Globus:• Deutschland (Ostseeküste), England (Scilly-Inseln), Schottland (Hebriden), Norwegen (Lofoten und Vesterålen), Schweden (Stockholmer Schärengarten), Finnland (Åland-Archipel und Helsinki)• Französische Binnenwasserstraßen, Côte d''Azur, Nordwestspanien, Sizilien, Dalmatien, Ionische Inseln, Türkische Ägäis• USA (San-Juan-Inseln, Intracoastal Waterway), Kanada (Huronsee), Karibik (St. Vincent, Grenadinen, Britische Jungferninseln), Mexiko (Golf von Kalifornien)• Thailand (Phuket und Phang-Nga-Bucht)• Australien (Pfingstsonntaginseln), Neuseeland (Auckland und Bucht der Inseln)• Indischer Ozean (Seychellen)• Atlantiküberquerung• Pazifik (Cookinseln)Der perfekte Ideengeber für alle Segler, die sich nicht mehr nur nach Sehnsuchtszielen sehnen, sondern sie auch besegeln wollen!