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Welcome to our February Newsletter

NEW EDITIONS JUST PUBLISHED

Mediterranean Almanac 2025-26

This new edition of this comprehensive guide to sailing the Isles of Scilly has been thoroughly updated and completely rewritten by RYA Offshore Yacht master David Hackett. 

This Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation guide is a must for anyone planning an extended visit to this beautiful archipelago on the edge of the Atlantic.

RRP £37.50

West Aegean

Rod and Lucinda Heikell’s West Aegean covers the coasts and islands near Athens, the adjacent islands in the Cyclades and the Eastern Peloponnisos to Monemvasia. Also covered is the mainland coast of Greece from Sounion to Volos and the adjacent coast of Evia, and the Northern Sporades including Skíathos and Skópelos.

West Aegean is a companion guide which provides details of places that are mentioned only lightly in Greek Waters Pilot. It is particularly useful for charterers, flotilla sailors and others based in the area. There is in depth information on getting around, places to visit on land and background information which cover topics ranging from food and wine to Greece’s Classical past and ancient sites.

Rod and Lu Heikell’s writing is acclaimed and their pilotage notes, supported by plans and photographs many of which have been taken by Lu, are regarded as the last word on the areas that they cover.

RRP £24.95

West Country Pilot

Starting at Lyme Regis, West Country Pilot charts a comprehensive course along the coast westwards towards the Isles of Scilly, presenting clear sailing directions and thorough research by a highly experienced yachtsman. From the dramatic headlands of Start Point and the Lizard to the natural havens of Plymouth and Falmouth, every passage in this guide equips you with the critical information needed to safely navigate these iconic cruising grounds.
 
Complete with newly updated charts, local information and expertly curated insights, this volume is more than just a reference; it’s your dependable companion. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or setting course for the first time in the region, West Country Pilot will lead you to hidden harbours, moorings, and anchorages while ensuring your journey is safe, informed and rewarding.

RRP £34.50

FUTURE NEW EDITIONS

2120 North Sea Nieuwpoort to Den Helder Chart Pack

Part of Imray’s popular small format chart coverage for the Netherlands, this atlas is a convenient A2 format.

It includes all of the navigational charts and tidal data required for coastal passage and approach, plus a larger-format passage planning sheet for plotting routes across the North Sea.

Now includes all VTS reporting points found in these waters. 

RRP £37.50

CCC Sailing Directions Kintyre to Ardnamurchan

This cruising guide stretches northwards from the Mull of Kintyre to the Ardamurchan peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, detailing some of the finest cruising grounds to be found anywhere in the world.

Within easy reach of all the main harbours and marinas lie an abundance of lochs and islands with numerous idyllic anchorages to explore. Some of these are easy to find, others pose more of a navigational challenge and are accessed via intricate channels using a series of well-described transits, others lie beyond turbulent tidal sounds. All reward with stunning scenery and there is somewhere for everyone, whether on a first-time visit, or a return to familiar waters.

This new edition, updated by Geoff Crowley, continues the long-respected legacy of Clyde Cruising Club publications for cruising sailors. Information on harbours and marinas has been thoroughly revised, and plans have been updated throughout. New photographs have been included to help to identify key navigational features as well as to entice further exploration. References to Bob Bradfield’s useful Antares large scale charts are also included. Supplements are available to download from the club’s website.

RRP £37.50