Jimmy Cornell - Atlas des Océans

Navigate the World’s Oceans with Unmatched Precision
The Jimmy Cornell Ocean Atlas is the definitive planning tool for sailors, motor yachts, and cruising vessels embarking on offshore adventures. Unlike outdated pilot charts, this third edition is built on 25 years of satellite data, ensuring your route planning accounts for modern climate realities. With 80 pilot charts covering all major oceans and 60 detailed route maps for transoceanic passages, this atlas provides month-by-month wind and current patterns, storm tracks, and high-pressure system positions—critical data for safe, efficient navigation. Whether you're crossing the Atlantic, Pacific, or Indian Ocean, this resource eliminates guesswork and maximizes your voyage’s success.

Data-Driven Insights for Every Month of the Year
Climate change has rendered old pilot charts obsolete, but this atlas bridges the gap with 218,000 wind rose samples analyzed from 2011–2016. Each chart visualizes dominant wind directions, current speeds, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), helping you avoid unfavorable conditions and capitalize on favorable ones. The atlas also highlights tropical storm and cyclone trajectories, allowing you to plan departures around peak storm seasons. For added precision, monthly wind polars for popular routes let you predict sail performance, while tactical insets and expert commentary provide actionable insights for real-time decision-making.

Designed for Sailors, by Sailors
Created by Jimmy and Ivan Cornell, two of the most respected names in bluewater sailing, this atlas is tailored to the needs of offshore navigators. The large-format (42 x 29.7 cm), spiral-bound design ensures durability and ease of use on a chart table, even in rough seas. Weighing just 2.2 kg and spanning 120 pages, it strikes the perfect balance between portability and detail. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or planning your first ocean crossing, this atlas equips you with the knowledge to navigate confidently—because when you're at sea, preparation is your most powerful tool.

The Jimmy Cornell Ocean Atlas combines cutting-edge data with practical design for seamless offshore navigation. This third edition features 120 pages of pilot charts and route maps, all based on 25 years of satellite data (2011–2016). The atlas includes 80 ocean-wide charts and 60 detailed route-specific maps, covering wind patterns, currents, storm tracks, and high-pressure systems. Measuring 42 x 29.7 cm and weighing 2.2 kg, it’s built for durability with a spiral binding for easy handling. Published in 2023, this French-language edition is the most up-to-date resource for sailors planning long-distance voyages.

For decades, the Cornell name has been synonymous with expertise in bluewater sailing. With a legacy of guiding sailors across the world’s oceans, their publications are trusted by cruisers, racers, and maritime professionals alike. Combining decades of firsthand experience with rigorous data analysis, their atlases and guides set the standard for offshore navigation resources, ensuring sailors have the tools they need to voyage safely and confidently.

• Unmatched accuracy with 25 years of satellite data for wind, currents, and storm tracking
• 80 pilot charts covering all major oceans, plus 60 route-specific maps for transoceanic passages
• Tactical insets and expert weather commentary for real-time decision-making
• Monthly wind polars for popular routes to optimize sail performance
• Large-format (42 x 29.7 cm), spiral-bound design for durability and ease of use at sea
• Lightweight (2.2 kg) and portable, yet packed with 120 pages of critical navigation data
• Climate-adapted to reflect modern ocean conditions, unlike outdated pilot charts
• Ideal for sailboats, motor yachts, and cruising vessels of all sizes