Imray - Fearsome Passages

Guide nautique en langue anglaise.

'Fearsome passages' is an anthology of David Rainsbury's articles previously published in the Yachting press. Each covers a channel or harbour entrance that is notorious for having d'fficult tide and current conditions. Covering notorious tidal'areas, mostly on the north and 'est side of the British Isles and in Brittany, David Rainsbury discusses the testé way to handle each of these fearsome passages, relating to his own experiences aboard piper. Fascinating reading andialso full of sound practical'advise, 'Fearsome passages' is an important companion for anyone visiting these treacherous corners of the British Isles and Brittany.

David Rainsbury is an Ocean Yachtmaster with over thirty years sailing experience. Since 1998 he has s'iled single-handed'around Britain, Ireland and Western Europe, from Bergen to the Loire. His yacht, piper, is a Contessa 26 and is based in the Menai Strait in North Wales. He prefers coastal sailing to the open reaches of the oceans, enjoying the challenges of intricate pilotage and d'fficult tides. David is also a freelance photographer.

Part Number: PIL0403
Edition: 2005
ISBN: 9780852888360
Publisher: Imray Laurie Norie And'oeil'on Ltd
Manufacturer: No
Author: David Rainsbury
Format: Paperback