Croatia Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical) [Hardcover]

Jane Cody (Author), John Nash (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wiley Nautical | Publication Date: January 29, 2008

The Dalmatian coast, with its many unspoilt islands and crystal clear waters, ranks high amongst the best cruising areas in the world. Share its secrets, get an inside track on the latest cruising and destination news, and obtain all the facts, photos and chartlets you need to cruise it safely, discover its hidden gems, and enjoy it to the full.

• Croatia is a cruising hotspot that is developing rapidly. This is the most in depth and up to date book of its kind on the market.
• The authors have access to the best contacts and latest information on what is happening onshore and offshore. They have lived and worked in the cruising area for five years.

 This book features

• Port guides - where to eat, shop & visit as well as local facilities, chandlers and engineers.
• Pilotage - clear pilotage directions, aerial approach shots.
• Colour charts to simplify harbour approaches, carefully selected approach and entrance waypoints.
• History and culture - useful background information about these important aspects of the cruising region.
• Eating and drinking - restaurant tips for each harbour, local cuisines and wine cellars.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Croatia undoubtedly has an interesting coastline and this publication does it justice..."  (Classic Boat, February 2008)

"well laid out book…with comprehensive explanations of the pros and cons of each anchorage and port…"   ( Dinghy Magazine, February 2008)

"I wouldn't take the risk of this book not being onboard. Buy it, and take it with you!" (Practical Boat Owner, March 2008)    

“The pages are bright and accessible, with plenty of charts and photographs…Worth packing if you’re off on a charter.” (Yachting Monthly, April 2008)

From the Back Cover

A wide variety of ports and anchorages set against a spectacular natural backdrop are an essential part of Croatia’s increasing popularity as a cruising destination. However Croatia is not just a pretty face - this country is rich with culture and reflects an intriguing diversity of influences.

The Croatia Cruising Companion features this country’s sailing heartland  – the Dalmatian coast between Zadar and Molunat, south of Dubrovnik, and its numerous off-lying islands. Packed full of colour harbour plans and photographs this essential guide also covers all the shore facilities in depth and will prove an invaluable asset aboard any yacht.

The Croatia Cruising Companion encapsulates their passion for Dalmatia’s coastline and islands, and incorporates the detailed knowledge they have built up in the five years they have lived there.

PORT GUIDES

Useful information about where to eat, shop and visit in addition to a comprehensive guide to the local facilities, chandlers and boatyards

PILOTAGE

Clear pilotage directions and invaluable local knowledge

CHARTLETS

Easy to read, full colour charts to simplify harbour approaches

HISTORY AND CULTURE

Useful background information about these important aspects of the cruising region

GLOSSARY

A Croatian phrasebook of nautical and general terms

 

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904358284
• ISBN-13: 978-1904358282
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #330,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Travel > Europe > Bosnia, Croatia & Herzegovina
  • #28 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Excursion Guides
  • #77 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Cruises

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars croatia cruising guide, February 11, 2010

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This cruising guide is not as comprehensive as US guides and Carribean guides that we are used to. Navigation info is not as detailed and the chartlets are sketchy at best. Overall as good a guide as you are likely to find for Croatia and certainly adequate for the careful sailor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect companion, October 9, 2009

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Used this book almost exclusively on our 10 day sailing trip through the dalmation islands. The charter company had provided another book with similar information but this Cruising Companion provided better information and a clearer description of what to expect at each marina or anchor.

4.0 out of 5 stars Croatia Cruising Guide is INDISPENSABLE., December 4, 2011

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I purchased the Wiley Croatia Cruising Companion 6 months before our Dalmatian coast sailing adventure. It helped me plot our routes and island stops. It is not strong on restaurant reviews but it details each harbor and what can be found there. The photos alone are worth the price of admission.
It gives navigation guidance for each harbor entry which I used to carefully plot our gps waypoints. I also purchased the Garmin digital charts for my Garmin hand held GPS Plotter. the Garmin charts also load into my laptop so I could PRE Plot all the possible routes and safe harbor entries.
While most navigation in Croatia is line of sight, if it rains or fogs in you might want to have safe waypoints guiding you around the shallows of some harbor entries. There are very few nab aids warning about rocks or ledges. This is not New England. NO money is spent on buoys or day markers.
Buy the book, there is not much competition for cruising guides for Croatia published in English.
The Sunsail boat did not have another version on board as they do in the Caribbean. They give you a pile of charts and wish you luck.
Experienced Sailor and Navigation Instructor.