Sailing in paradise : yacht charters around the world / Rod Heikell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heikell, Rod.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ocean travel.

Sailing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Adlard Coles Nautical, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This comprehensive guide to the world of chartering, compiled by Rod Heikell, shares the breadth of his knowledge and experience, recommending types of charter, best types of boat, as well as essential information about the world's cruising areas. Taking a practical approach, he explains everything prospective charterers need to know before setting sail: visas required, healthcare, money, and what to expect from foreign harbours and anchorages. At the heart of the book is a country by country round-up of charter areas around the world with pros and cons, best times to go, wind and sea conditio

Contents:

Copyright; Acknowledgements; Contents; Preface; INTRODUCTION; Going on Charter; Types of Charter; Choosing a Company; Choosing a Boat; Booking a Holiday; Planning a Cruise; What to Pack; Health and Safety; When You Arrive; Boat Sense; WORLD CHARTER AREAS; Introduction; NORTHERN EUROPE; United Kingdom; Ireland; Northern France; Scandinavia; Other Northern European Destinations; MEDITERRANEAN; Gibraltar; Spain; France; Italy; Croatia; Greece; Turkey; Other Mediterranean Destinations; ATLANTIC ISLANDS; Atlantic Islands; CARIBBEAN; Virgin Islands; Leeward Islands; Windward Islands

Other Caribbean DestinationsUSA; East Coast USA; West Coast USA; THE SOUTH PACIFIC; French Polynesia; Tonga; Other Pacific Islands; AUSTRALASIA; Australia; New Zealand; SOUTHEAST ASIA; Thailand; Malaysia; Other Southeast Asia Destinations; INDIAN OCEAN; Red Sea: Egypt; Seychelles; Maldives; Madagascar, Comoro Islands & East Africa; SOME UNUSUAL & FAR-FLUNG CHARTER DESTINATIONS; USA & Canada; Tierra del Fuego/Antarctica; Galapagos; Trinidad & Tobago; Mexico; Hawaii; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-4081-0953-0

OCLC:

854975237