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Do you guys have recommendations besides, but similar to, Cornell's
'World Cruising Routes' for armchair blue water cruising / far distant
trip planning?

Thanks!

Cruising Routes - Literature
 

On Jun 11, 11:59 am, wrote:
Do you guys have recommendations besides, but similar to, Cornell's
'World Cruising Routes' for armchair blue water cruising / far distant
trip planning?

Thanks!



One more question: Are the differences between
the '87, '96, and '02 editions of th World Cruising
Routes substantial?

Cruising Routes - Literature
 

On Jun 11, 8:59 am, wrote:
Do you guys have recommendations besides, but similar to, Cornell's
'World Cruising Routes' for armchair blue water cruising / far distant
trip planning?

Thanks!

You might be interested in http://www.noonsite.com or the "World
Cruising Handbook" both by the Cornells. BA has the "Ocean Passages
for the World" which is very good particularly if you can find an
early edition. However, like all things BA is is expensive. NIMA
puts out a series of "Sailing Directions (Enroute)" for various parts
of the globe. Most cruising guides, including Cornell's, crib
shamelessly from the BA and the "Sailing Directions". There are lots
and lots of guides to specific parts of the world and most of them are
more fun to read than the government pubs. For actual destinations
the "Lonely Planet" guides and various similar products are
indispensable.

-- Tom.

Cruising Routes - Literature
 

On Jun 11, 12:49 pm, " wrote:
On Jun 11, 8:59 am, wrote:

Do you guys have recommendations besides, but similar to, Cornell's
'World Cruising Routes' for armchair blue water cruising / far distant
trip planning?

Thanks!

You might be interested inhttp://www.noonsite.comor the "World
Cruising Handbook" both by the Cornells. BA has the "Ocean Passages
for the World" which is very good particularly if you can find an
early edition. However, like all things BA is is expensive. NIMA
puts out a series of "Sailing Directions (Enroute)" for various parts
of the globe. Most cruising guides, including Cornell's, crib
shamelessly from the BA and the "Sailing Directions". There are lots
and lots of guides to specific parts of the world and most of them are
more fun to read than the government pubs. For actual destinations
the "Lonely Planet" guides and various similar products are
indispensable.

-- Tom.



Thanks!
What edition/year of Ocean Passages am I looking for?

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What edition/year of Ocean Passages am I looking for?

Well, I'm not totally sure about the edition history but I think that
you want the 2nd edition or earlier (ca. 1970 something) as they went
to a smaller format after that. The newer versions are treasure as
well but there is less to them. You might try http://www.amazon.co.uk
or other UK or Commonwealth sources as they are more likely to have it
and will also likely have better prices. Good luck.

-- Tom.

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On Jun 11, 11:59 am, wrote:
Do you guys have recommendations besides, but similar to, Cornell's
'World Cruising Routes' for armchair blue water cruising / far distant
trip planning?

Thanks!



One more question: Are the differences between
the '87, '96, and '02 editions of th World Cruising
Routes substantial?

I don't think there is that much difference between 96 and 02 but you might
be able to get a used copy of the 02 version on Amazon for a reasonable
price.

You may also be interested in "Landfalls of Paradise" by Earl Hinz and Jim
Howard. Describes destinations in the South Pacific. Old editions are
available but the newest can be bought as a paperback for a reasonable
price.