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Books and Charts

We stock a full range of charts covering the English Channel and Northern France. Listed below are some of the books we recommend for the area. Some of these are in stock while others need to pre-ordered. Please e-mail your requirements or any questions.

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Channel Cruising Companion
Books and Charts

The title, of course, refers to the English Channel, very attractively designed, well illustarted and has lots of useful shore-going information not normally found in pilotage books, as well as excellent serious pilotage and harbour plans.  Coverage is Scillies to Ramsgate, & Dunkerque to L'Aber Benoit.

Authors: N Featherstone & D Aslett

Price:
£29.95


Channel Havens
Books and Charts

The author introduces the reader to beautiful, unfrequented places within the Western English Channel, from the Solent to the West Country, Channel Islands and Northern France.  Here are sandy beaches, coves, reef anchorages and the upper reaches of river estuaries - places neglected by most pilot books.

Author: Ken Endean

Price:
£14.99


North Brittany & Channel Island Cruising Companion
Books and Charts

New edition of the best-selling cruising companion covering the whole spectacular North Brittany coast, the Channel Islands and the attractive west side of the Cherbourg peninsula all in one splendid colourful volume.

Author:  Peter Cumberlidge

Price:
£27.99


North Brittany & the Channel Islands
Books and Charts

Definitive guide to N. Brittany between Cherbourg & Ouessant, including the Channel Islands.  Its pedigree goes back to Adlard Coles's original 1952 book.  This edition is better than ever with full colour throughout, clear port plans and charts, excellent aerial and eye-level approach photos, and easy to follow.

Author:  RCC Pilotage Foundation

Price:
£29.50


Reeds Channel Almanac
Books and Charts

Covers the SE of England from the Scillies to Dover, The Channel Islands & Northern France from Calais to L'Aberiduit.  Topics include pilotage, tides, safety, navigation, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures.  Ideal for anyone cruising the English Channel.

Price:
£26.99


Reeds Nautical Almanac 2010
Books and Charts

Provides all the data required to navigate Atlantic coastal watersaround theUK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibralter and the Azores.  It is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea.  This publication also includes a 2010 Marina Guide.

Price:
£34.99


Secret Anchorages of Brittany
Books and Charts

Cumberlidge is a well-known writer and photographer who cruises widely throughout Europe under sail and power.  He always returns to Brittany with affection.  This book reflects his sympathy for this fabulous cruising area, its residents and seafood.

Author:  Peter Cumberlidge

Price:
£25.00


The Channel Islands
Books and Charts

Describes in detail transits through & between the islands & accessing harbours.  In this new edition full use is made of waypoints made to support descriptions of transit.  Now in full colour it is designed to be used in conjunction with the new Imray Channel Islands chart pack 2500.

Author:  Peter Carnegie

Price:
£29.50


The Cruising Log Book
Books and Charts

The Cruising Log provides space for recording information about your excursions, as well as guest registry.  Quick reference pages are provided on such topics as rules of the road, radio procedures, distress signals and weather references.  It also includes space for you to record vital information about your vessel.

Price:
£12.95


The Shell Channel Pilot
Books and Charts

Now in its 5th Edition, this classic guide has been thoroughly revised.  It now includes tidal streams for Alderney and has been extended to cover the French Island os Ouessant (Ushant).  The bible for The ENglish Channel and a proper companion both onboard and in the armchair at home.

Author:  Tom Cunliffe

Price:
£32.50


The Ship
Books and Charts

The Ship's Log has a flexible, diary type format consisting of lined pages for recording ship's data and activities.  Also included are Guest Register, Vessel Specifications and serial number list pages as well as quick reference pages on topics including: rules of the road, weather reference, radio procedures and more.

Price:
£12.95


West France Cruising Companion
Books and Charts

The ideal companion for browsing in the winter and for daily onboard use.  Covers from L'Aberwrach to the Spanish border, including the Gironde to Bordeaux.  The new edition extends to include L'Aberbenoit, L'Aberildut, Ile Molene, Le Conquet, Ouessant, Le Guilvenic, Iles de Glenan, Houat & Hoedic, Port-Medoc and Penerf.

Author:  Cdr. Neville Featherstone

Price:
£27.99


Yachtsman
Books and Charts

Tidal streams and tables for The Solent and Approaches, Portland BIll, Alderney and Cherbourg, Poole, Russell Channels, St Helier Approaches, St Malo Approaches, Ile de Brehat, Le Havre, The Scilly Isles, Ile d'Ouessant, Chenal du Four.  Tide tables based on HW Cherbourg.  Softcover.

Author:  Reeve-Fowkes

Price:
£9.99


Yachtsmans Tidal Atlas: Central Channel & the Solent
Books and Charts

This comprehensive tidal atlas includes detailed tidal streams and tidal heights for the Solent and Channel Islands and Cherbourg, including Portmouth Harbour, Chichester Harbour, Lymington, Cowes and Weymouth.  Tide tables use HW Cherbourg. Softcover.

Author: Reeve-Fowkes

Price:
£9.99


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