Sailing in Paradise

Книга на анг. языке.

Chartering a yacht is never going to save your life, but it can certainly provide breathing space, far from the incessant buzz of information that continuously assails you. It doesn't have to be perfect, nor the holiday of a lifetime...it just needs to offer a way out for a little time at least.
People go on a yacht charter holiday for all sorts of reasons. For the simple pleasure of getting away from terra flrma. For that sweet magic when the sea and the wind click in to give you the sail of a lifetime. For evenings ashore and nights afloat. For the parties. Some go chartering to become human again after a stressful time at work. Or to re-establish some sort of contact with a wife or partner and children. Some just can't do without it for no good reason they can put their finger on.
If chartering is to be an enjoyable process, a little initial research and planning will go a long way in making it as hassle free as possible. Finding the right company to book with, the type of yacht to suit your needs and a destination that meets your sailing skills and inclinations, is not always straightforward. In this book I'll hopefully guide you through the whole business as gently as possible.
One thing is certain. Sailing holidays can be addictive, and the pleasure of waking up on board after the first night is something that may grace your dreams for years to come. Every time I get on a boat, some strange chemistry afflicts my neurones and turns me from western schizoid man into a human being with a bit of time to think about things which don't revolve around timetables and diary appointments. Conrad once said something along the lines of... 'aboat is not a slave, give her your all, your love, your skill and she will carry you for as long as she is able'. On a yacht charter, you can capture some of that magic.

На основе Sailing in Paradise сделан перевод и русскоязычное издание Океанское и прибрежное плавание под парусом. Международные маршруты крейсерских яхт. .

Содержание
Acknowledgements
Preface
INTRODUCTION
Going on Charter
Types of Charter
Choosing a Company
Choosing a Boat
Booking a Holiday
Planning a Cruise
What to Pack
Health and Safety
When You Arrive
Boat Sense
WORLD CHARTER AREAS
Introduction
NORTHERN EUROPE
United Kingdom
Ireland
Northern France
Scandinavia
Other Northern European Destinations
MEDITERRANEAN
Gibraltar
Spain
France
Italy
Croatia
Greece
Turkey
Other Mediterranean Destinations
ATLANTIC ISLANDS
Atlantic Islands
CARIBBEAN
Virgin Islands
Leeward Islands
Windward Islands
Other Caribbean Destinations
USA
East Coast USA
West Coast USA
THE SOUTH PACIFIC
French Polynesia
Tonga
Other Pacific Islands
AUSTRALASIA
Australia
New Zealand
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Thailand
Malaysia
Other Southeast Asia Destinations
INDIAN OCEAN
Red Sea: Egypt
Seychelles
Maldives
Madagascar, Comoro Islands & East Africa
SOME UNUSUAL & FAR-FLUNG CHARTER DESTINATIONS
USA & Canada
Tierra del Fuego/Antarctica
Galapagos
Trinidad & Tobago
Mexico
Hawaii
Index