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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101904358276
ISBN-139781904358275
eBay Product ID (ePID)63078181
Product Key Features
Book TitleIonian Cruising Companion
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBoating, Navigation, Sailing, Europe / Greece
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Transportation, Sports & Recreation
AuthorVanessa. Bird
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight46.9 Oz
Item Length11.7 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"...plenty of excellent colour photos and charts." ( Yachting Monthly , November 2007) "...as accurate as it is accessible..." ( Classic Boat , November 2007) "This is an excellent guide to the Ionian Islands..." ( Multihull Review , November/December 2007) "It is very comprehensive, very interesting, and very easy on the eye." ( Sailing , December 2007)
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal623.892294955
Table Of ContentIntroduction.Chapter One. Corfu, Paxos, Antipaxos and the Diapondia Islands.Chapter Two. Epirus Coast from Pagania to Preveza, including the Amvrakikos Gulf.Chapter Three. Lefkada, Meganisi, Kalamos & Kastos.Chapter Four. The Etolo-Akarnanian Coast.Chapter Five. Approaches to the Corinth Canal.Chapter Six. Kefalonia and Ithaca.Chapter Seven. Zakynthos & the Peloponnese.Glossary.Index.
SynopsisThe only guide you'll ever need to cruising in the Ionian. Up-to-date and clear navigation, beautiful photography as well as local information, history, cuisine and culture., Covering the Ionian Islands from Corfu down to Zakinthos as well as the adjacent mainland coast of Greece from the Albanian border down to the South coast of the Peloponnese, the Sunsail Ionian Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Drawing on Sunsail's local knowledge and expertise as well as on her own experience, Vanessa Bird provides clear pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, as well as offers useful information on the facilities and shops available. Helpful suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore along with some valuable insights into the history and culture of this beautiful part of the Eastern Mediterranean are also included. Incorporating superb photography and full colour harbour plans, the Sunsail Ionian Cruising Guide is well presented and easy to use., The Ionian Islands offer a varied and fascinating cruising ground, with its stunning scenery, predictable weather and a huge choice of harbours and anchorages within a short distance of one another.The Ionian Cruising Companion covers the area from Corfu down to Zakynthos, as well as the adjacent mainland coast of Greece from the Albanian border to the South Coast of the Peloponnese. This invaluable guide helps you make the most of your visit, provides detailed pilotage and nautical information. The Ionian Cruising Companion is not just a cruising companion; it is your tour guide. Learn about the history, experience the culture and taste culinary specialties of the region.Vanessa Birda's Ionian Cruising Companion incorporates superb photography and full colour harbour plans and is ideal for browsing during the winter months in preparation for your trip, or for practical, daily on board use at sea.PORT GUIDES Useful information about where to eat, shop an visit in addition to a comprehensive guide to the local facilities, chandlers and boatyards.PILOTAGE Clear pilotage directions and invaluable local knowledgeCHARTLETS Easy to read, full colour charts to simplify harbour approachesHISTORY AND CULTURE Useful background information about these important aspects of the cruising regionGLOSSARY Nautical and general terms in Greek, Covering the Ionian Islands from Corfu down to Zakynthos - as well as the adjacent mainland coast of Greece from the Albanian border down to the south coast of the Peloponnese, this book includes clear pilotage directions for a variety of harbours and anchorages, as well as information on local amenities.
LC Classification NumberVK867
