UK and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide 3rd edition: Essential Planning Advice for All Boaters

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Sam Steele

UK and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide 3rd edition

Essential Planning Advice for All Boaters

Sam Steele

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
01 July 2025

Motor & power boating & cruising; Sailing; Cruises

An indispensable planning manual for all sailors and motorboaters yearning to cruise home waters.

Sailing around Britain and Ireland may be a challenge that requires a great deal of preparation, but it is an extremely rewarding experience without taking you too far from home. The coastline is beautiful and it doesn't require extended time off work to embark on an adventure.

This planning bible offers practical insights into every aspect of circumnavigating, covering: when to leave, choosing direction of travel, what charts and equipment are needed, how much it is likely to cost, possible routes (via canals or 'the long way'), likely pitfalls during the journey, and the types of running maintenance that might be required. Experienced offshore sailor Sam Steele includes ‘ten of the best’ castle anchorages, wildlife encounters, picturesque marinas and many more suggestions to help boaters make the most of their trip.

Packed full of maps and photos, this revised third edition provides up to date information on local facilities and marinas, finances, safety and navigation. It also includes a new chapter on greener circumnavigation, with advice on how to achieve a lighter footprint for your cruise.

This is the perfect guide for boaters planning as well as dreaming of one day circumnavigating Britain's beautiful islands, whether fully crewed, short-handed or singlehanded.

By: Sam Steele
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
ISBN: 9781399411271
ISBN 10: 1399411276
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1 Is this the voyage for me? 2 Planning the route 3 Finances 4 Preparations 5 Stores, equipment and kit 6 Provisioning 7 Greener wake 8 Mooring and anchoring 9 Weather 10 Staying in touch 11 Navigation 12 Life on board 13 Safety 14 Hazards in coastal waters 15 Engine maintenance 16 Ten of the best Appendix 1 Marinas in north-west Ireland and Scotland Appendix 2 Fuel availability Appendix 3 Pilot books and sailing directions Appendix 4 Books, articles and websites Index

Sam Steele learnt to sail her home-built mirror dinghy on the Norfolk Broads. She has been offshore sailing for over 40 years and has logged over 25,000 miles at sea. Sam gained her RYA Yachtmaster at the age of 20 and has sailed to the Azores and back, cruised around the Canary Islands, sailed around Britain, Majorca, Croatia and for the last 8 years has been exploring the Baltic in Carra, her Rustler 42.

Reviews for UK and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide 3rd edition: Essential Planning Advice for All Boaters

This is a comprehensive guide to sailing (or motor boating) round Britain. * Sailing Today (review of previous edition) * There is something to learn on every page. Must be one of the best available practical guides for cruising. * Lymington Times (review of previous edition) * Clear writing, stunning imagery and useful graphics make for a manual at once informative and entertaining. The book is an invaluable guide to anyone thinking of cruising the UK * Yachting Monthly (review of previous edition) * Brimming with practical advice interspersed with absolutely stunning photographs … the book has ignited my belief that the circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland is not only truly achievable, but also essential for the cruising sailor. * Cruising Association (review of previous edition) *