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The Cruising Almanc 2024

The Cruising Almanac remains the perfect onboard companion for cruising sailors, providing a hard-copy source of information packed with data to help passage planning and for quick reference to hundreds of ports and marinas. The Almanac encompasses Northwest Europe from the Shetlands to Gibraltar and from the Baltic to the west coast of Ireland.

This 2024 edition includes some changes to the presentation of essential information to make it more readily accessible. The Netherlands section has been revised so that the format conforms to the other regions. A new chapter for Northwest Spain has been created to allow more extensive overall coverage of the Spanish and Portuguese Atlantic coasts.

2024 tide tables for 47 standard ports are included in a separate booklet.

RRP £39.50

Reeds Nautical Almanac 2024

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters.

Known as the Yachtsman’s Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira.

Having celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, the 2024 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea.

The 2024 edition is updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide.

RRP £50.00

South Biscay

The eighth edition of the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation’s South Biscay pilot covers the Spanish coast of the Bay of Biscay coast from Hendaye on the French border to A Coruña in Galicia.

This edition has been completely revised and updated by author Steve Pickard, with comprehensive information on marinas, ports, anchorages and sailing passages accompanied by new photographs and updated Imray chartlets. Introductory sections give a taste of the region both in terms of history, culture and tourism but also provide detailed information on regulations, weather patterns and other topics relevant to yachts.

South Biscay is the complete reference for yachts exploring this long Biscay coast of Spain.

RRP £39.50

Balearic Islands

The twelfth edition of this renamed popular title covers Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, Cabrera and Menorca.

The only fully comprehensive pilot guide to the Spanish islands in English, Balearic Islands offers guidance and information to yacht charterers or cruising sailors looking to explore this popular cruising ground.

It’s been revised and updated for the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation by David and Susie Baggaley, whose Beneteau 42, Kookaburra was based in Addaya, Menorca for several years. The authors share their knowledge enthusiastically and authoritatively, offering a taste of the culture of the Balearics with information about the islands as a destination alongside in-depth data on the marinas, ports, and delightful ‘cala’ anchorages for which the islands are so popular,

The introductory sections contain detail on regulations, marine reserves and environmental concerns, climate, weather and practical considerations for yachts, both mono- and multi-hull. Imray chartlets have been updated throughout. There are also many attractive new photographs which are informative to the navigator.

RRP £44.50

Reeds Marine Deck 2: Crammer for Deck Officer Oral Exams

A no-nonsense study guide helping seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications.

This handy revision guide is the one book that Deck Officer Cadets, Master and Deck Officers will want by their side when studying for the much-feared oral exams. Expert marine training director Simon Jinks strips back the masses of information to the core essential points that are easy to absorb and quick to remember when it comes to the oral assessment.

The MCA Deck Officer (Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate and Master) syllabi cover a vast amount of information that candidates are required to understand and use in their oral exam, which for many presents a major stumbling block to qualification. While it inevitably takes a long time for candidates to build up this wealth of knowledge, this study aid is the perfect refresher, listing the key points and including helpful sample questions and worked examples on tidal working, radar plotting and more.

Written in simple terms, this trusted crammer covers all the principal areas of the MCA’s exam syllabus, including sections on business and law conventions, pollution prevention, responses to emergencies and distress signals. Clearly presented, it is packed with straightforward diagrams and flow charts, making it ideal for revising.

This is an invaluable reference for all international STCW Deck Officer candidates, and covers both MCA and Flag State oral exams. It is also suitable for Near Coastal and Boatmaster apprentices, Workboat crew apprentices, Yachtmaster Offshores, Yachtmaster instructors, and fishermen going for their fishing licences on larger vessels, and for shore workers such as vessel superintendents, maritime managers and trainers. There is specific information for all vessels, with sections on smaller, code and domestic vessels.

RRP £27.00

Imray C51 Cardigan Bay

Plans included:
Pwllheli (1:12 500)
Aberdovey (1:25 000)
Aberystwyth (1:15 000)
Aberaeron (1:20 000)
New Quay (1:20 000)
Aberporth (1:30 000)
Cardigan (1:40 000)
Newport Bay (1:35 000)
Fishguard (1:18 000)
Entrance to Milford Haven (1:30 000)

This edition includes the latest official UKHO data, combined with additional information sourced from Imray”s network to make it ideal for small craft. The chart has been fully revised throughout.

The chart includes charting and tidal data for passage, approach, and mooring, and is designed to be used alongside Cruising Anglesey and adjoining waters by Ralph Morris, Irish Sea Pilot by David Rainsbury and the Bristol Channel and Severn Cruising Guide by Peter Cumberlidge, all published by Imray.

RRP £25.95

Imray A2 Puerto Rico to the Virgin and Leeward Islands

Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) (1:30 000)
Cruz Bay (St John) (1:20 000)
Road Harbour, Sea Cow Bay & Nanny Cay Marina (Tortola) (1:20 000)
Benner Bay (St Thomas) (1:30 000)
Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20 000)

Imray-Iolaire charts for the Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network of contributors. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts.

This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray”s network to make it ideal for small craft. It includes the latest official bathymetric surveys. There has been general updating throughout.

RRP £23.95

Imray A231 St Thomas to Virgin Gorda

Plans included:

Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) (1:30 000)
Cruz Bay (St John) (1:20 000)
Road Harbour, Sea Cow Bay & Nanny Cay Marina (Tortola) (1:20 000)
Benner Bay (St Thomas) (1:30 000)
Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20 000)

Imray-Iolaire charts for the Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network of contributors. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts.

This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray”s network to make it ideal for small craft. It includes the latest official bathymetric surveys. There has been general updating throughout.

RRP £23.95

Imray A232 Tortola to Anegada

Plans included:

Road Harbour & Approaches (Tortola) (1:20 000)
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (Virgin Gorda) (1:20 000)
South Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:20 000)
Gorda Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:25 000)
Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20 000)
Fat Hogs Bay & Maya Cove (Tortola) (1:20 000)

Imray-Iolaire charts for the Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network of contributors. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts.

This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray”s network to make it ideal for small craft. It includes the latest official bathymetric surveys. There has been general updating throughout.

RRP £23.95

Imray A233 Virgin Islands

Charts A231 and A232 combined.
Plans included:

Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) (1:30 000)
Cruz Bay (St John) (1:20 000)
Road Harbour, Sea Cow Bay & Nanny Cay Marina (Tortola) (1:20 000)
Benner Bay (St Thomas) (1:30 000)
Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20 000)
Road Harbour & Approaches (Tortola) (1:20 000)
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (Virgin Gorda) (1:20 000)
South Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:20 000)
Gorda Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:25 000)
Fat Hogs Bay & Maya Cove (Tortola) (1:20 000)

Imray-Iolaire charts for the Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network of contributors. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts.

This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray”s network to make it ideal for small craft. It includes the latest official bathymetric surveys. There has been general updating throughout.

RRP £29.95

Due To Be Published

Ionian, 11th Edition

Covering the coast and islands southwards from Corfu to Finakounda and eastwards to Mesolongion, this much-loved guide contains more detail of many of the smaller anchorages and harbours than are comprehensively covered in Rod Heikell’s Greek Waters Pilot.

Like its companions West Aegean and East Aegean, Ionian is ideal for charterers and flotilla sailors who are onboard for a relatively short time, but also for longer term cruisers on their own yachts who are looking for additional pilotage and background information for this popular cruising ground. As with all the Heikell guides, Ionian not only gives all the essential information you need but also exudes the charm and flavour of this corner of the Mediterranean.

RRP £24.95