Turkey Cruising Companion: A yachtsman's pilot and crusing guide to the ports and harbours from the esme peninsula to Antalya (Wiley Nautical) [Hardcover]

Emma Watson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2010 | Series: Wiley Nautical

Covering the Ionian, Carian, West and East Lycian Coasts, the Turkey Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Drawing on all her local knowledge and expertise, Emma Watson provides clear pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, as well as offering useful information on the facilities and shops available.

Helpful suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore along with valuable insights into the history and culture of Turkey are also included.

Turkey Cruising Companion incorporates superb photography and full colour harbour plans, is easy to use for planning as well as on board.

Editorial Reviews

Review

‘The author lives and sails in Turkey...her local knowledge adds to the clear pilotage directions...full colour harbour plans and photographs.' (Yachting Monthly, July 2011).

From the Back Cover

CRUISING COMPANIONS
Local knowledge ashore and afloat

With hundreds of miles of unspoilt coastline, Turkey is one of the Mediterranean's mowt idyllic cruising grounds. As well as deserted bays and beaches there are an increasing number of purpose-built marinas offering a full range of services to the modern yachtsman. Skippers can choose between a starlit meal at a simple shore-side restaurant or the bright lights and bustle of one of Turkey's many historic ports.

Covering the Mediterranean and Aegean coastline between Izmir and Antalya, the Turkey Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Emma Watson lives, works and sails in Turkey and draws on all her local knowledge and expertise to provide clear pilotage advice for a wealth of harbours and anchorages. There is also plenty of information on the facilities and shops. As well as history and culture, to ensure you make the most of your cruise or charter holiday.

Turkey Cruising Companion incorporates superb photography and full colour harbour plans. It is easy to use for planning as well as being an essential onboard reference.

PILOTAGE
Clear pilotage directions and invaluable local knowledge

COLOUR CHARTS
Beautifully drawn to simplify harbour approaches

PORT GUIDES
Comprehensive information about local facilities, chandlers, boatyards and engineers, as well as where to shop

WEATHER FORECASTS
Full details of local forecasts

RESTAURANT GUIDES
The best meals and hidden gems

WAYPOINTS
Carefully selected approach and entrance waypoints

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470721669
• ISBN-13: 978-0470721667
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Excursion Guides
  • #56 in Books > Travel > Asia > Turkey
  • #63 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Cruises

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