Sailors planning a cruise abroad use a pilot book, which gives you all the navigational advice to get you to your destination. Once you've closed the pilot book, this book will help you enjoy all that your destination has to offer. What can you discover within walking distance of the port? Where can you find fuel, laundry and food supplies? The main reason for going on a cruise in the first place is to explore new and lovely places. Sailors won't decide to stop at a port because of an interesting pilotage challenge, but you will for an amazing
moules frites place hidden away. General guidebooks won't tell you everything you need to know, and will include a lot of info on places you can't reach.
Adlard Coles Shore Guides provide the essential information and ideas to make the most of your time ashore. Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, is the perfect companion for exploring the pretty harbours and beautiful beaches of the Channel Coast of France. The book is lavishly illustrated with the author's own photos of this alluring coastline's bustling ports and hidden gems. Chapters arranged by region and port will detail why each place is worth visiting, what to see, where to find essentials such as fuel and repairs, transport connections, places to visit, best cafes and restaurants, walks (sailors need to stretch their legs when they go ashore), bike rides, best beaches and activities for the kids, all organised into categories by distance from the port or harbour - 10 minutes' walk, 30 minutes' walk and further afield.
Plan the perfect cruise with Adlard Coles Shore Guide to the Channel Coast of France, and make the most of every minute of your time ashore.About the AuthorPaul Heiney is a well known writer and broadcaster with seafaring in his blood. His family, originally from Yorkshire, were beach fishermen and lifeboatmen. He has sailed enthusiastically for many years, including many singlehanded passages. He is the author of
One Wild Song, Farewell Mr Puffin and
Ocean Sailing, all published by Adlard Cole
s. Paul is currently Commodore of the Royal Cruising Club and Younger Brother, Trinity House.
Reviewscertainly a book to consider if you're holidaying with children * Yachting Monthly *
Packed with photographs and practical information on local facilities, places to visit and the best beach within the rest of the marina, Adlard Coles Shore Guide: Channel Coast of France will steer you towards the essentials and pleasures of this beautiful and popular region. * Powerboat & RIB Magazine *
carefully researched...straightforward, well laid out...a very useful companion for anyone planning a trip across the Channel this summer. * Sailing Today *
Book InformationISBN 9781472985699
Author Paul HeineyFormat Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Adlard Coles NauticalPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC