West Country Cruising Companion

by Fishwick, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780470985694
• ISBN10: 0470985690
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-06-09
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Cruise the West Country and discover its delights with this perfect onboard companion.First published in 1988 as West Country Cruising, Mark Fishwick's definitive sailing guide for the ever attractive coastline of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly combines a skilful blend of pilotage and cruising information, enhanced with full colour photography, including many additional aerial views, and a wealth of absorbing local history and general interest.More than one satisfied reader has aptly described the book as "the perfect on-board companion", now reflected in this much-enlarged seventh edition. For those who plan to head west, this book is more than essential reading - it will enhance your own enjoyment and prove to be a worthy and much used addition to the ship's library."One of the best pilots I have ever come across""My thanks for such an excellent pilot and guide." Passages - tides, weather, hazards, shipping, coastal detail, planning, tactics and waypoints Pilotage - in depth appraisal of approaches, harbours and anchorages from Bridport to Padstow including the Isles of Scilly. Buoyage, lights, hazards, tides, local regulations, VHF channels, waypoints and invaluable local knowledge. Colour, easy to read charts Port Guides - mooring and berthing facilities, marinas, charges, fuel, provisions, showers, launderettes, chandlers, repairs, eating and drinking ashore and a host of other things from museums and onshore attractions to invigorating walks, local events, shops open on Sundays and even cash points too!The new edition will include fully updated information on all changes to navigation, contact details and the new layouts of Falmouth and Newlyn.

Author Biography

Born in Exeter and bought up on the River Exe, Mark Fishwick began sailing at an early age and soon ventured further to explore the rivers, creeks and harbours of the West country in his parent's 18ft 6 in Alacrity sloop vallette. He moved to Cornwall in 1973 soon after buying his present boat, the 34ft 1910 gaff yawl Temptress, and since then has enjoyed a varied nautical life encompassing commercial fishing, charter skippering in the West Indies, yacht delivery, boatyard work, writing, photography and just occasionally sailing for fun! He has now returned to his roots and lives within sight of the River Exe, close to Lympstone.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Portland Bill to Start Point

River Exe

River Teign

Torquay

Brixham

River Dart

Start Point to Rame Head

Salcombe

Bigbury bay

River Yealm

Plymouth

Rame Head to the Manacles

Looe and Polperro

Fowey

Mevagissey and St Austell Bay

Falmouth

Helford River

The Manacles to Land's End

Coverack and Cadgwith

Mullion and Porthleven

Penzance

Newlyn

St Michael's Mount and Mousehole

The Isles of Scilly

Mainland to Scilly

South Cornish coast to Scilly

North Cornish coast to Scilly

St Mary's

St Agnes and Gugh

Tresco

St Martin's, Team Sound and St Helen's Pool

Isles of Scilly: Anchorages at a glance

Land's End to Pentire Point

St Ives and Newquay

Padstow

Index

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