Don't leave home without them! And definitely do not sail in foreign waters without familiarizing yourself with them first. Books like these are essential for safe cruising - plus they give you some excellent advice on what to do when you reach your destination.
Cruising Guides
Recommended cruising guides
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Cruising Guide to the Caribbean
More than 500 pages of information about ports, anchorages and more in the Caribbean. Also covers the North coast of South America, Central America, and Yucatan.
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Cruising Guide to Nova Scotia
From Digby to Cape Breton Island including the Bras D'or lakes. The definitive sailor's guide to Nova Scotia.
Atlantic
Crossing Guide
A very useful book for those braving the Atlantic. Excellent for route planning.
Bahamas
Cruising Guide
Comprehensive cruising guide covering the 700 islands of the Bahamas.
Cruising
Guide to the Leeward Islands
Up to date and extensive coverage of these very popular sailing grounds.
Cruising
Guide to the Virgin Islands
In-depth information mostly centered on the BVIs.
Greek
Waters Pilot
"The bible" for sailing the Greek islands. You'll find this in every charter boat in Greece, but if you are sailing your own boat, it is an absolute must!
Pacific
Crossing Guide
Excellent aid in the preparation and planning of a Pacific crossing.
Sailor's
Guide to the Windward Islands
Excellent guidebook covering the area from Martinique to Grenada.
World
Cruising Handbook
If you are only buying one cruising handbook, the choice is a given!
World
Cruising Routes
The comprehensive guide to almost 500 sailing routes around the world. The best possible planning aid for the long distance voyager.
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