Landfalls of Paradise

Author: Earl R. Hinz
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824830373
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 420

Book Description
"The only complete cruising guide to the islands of the Pacific . . . a must." —Islands "A trove of information for the cruiser planning to set sail for the Pacific. . . A very readable, easy-to-follow guide." —Santana The fifth edition of this sailing standard includes updated charts and text reflecting changes in regulations and facilities for most countries and specific ports of entry. New appendices include procedures for entry to Australia, which are more exacting than most Pacific landfalls, and an extensive list of information sources: cruising guidebooks, important general tourist guides, chart suppliers, and key web sites for the countries covered by Landfalls of Paradise.

Landfalls of Paradise

Author: Earl R. Hinz
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824821159
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
This text provides information on customs and immigration procedures, together with revised harbour charts and updated descriptions of more than 75 ports of entry and many lesser harbours and anchorages.

Landfalls of Paradise

Author: Earl R. Hinz
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824845188
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description

The New Landfalls of Paradise

Author: Earl R. Hinz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 392

Book Description

South Pacific Anchorages

Author: Warwick Clay
Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd
ISBN: 1846239001
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Details of harbours and anchorages in the Pacific south of the equator between New Guinea and South America.

30 Days in the South Pacific

Author: Sean O'Reilly
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
ISBN: 9781932361261
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
Few can resist the lure of pristine beaches, endless coral reefs, and blazing tropical suns. The South Pacific is still largely unspoiled for travelers willing to stray a little off the beaten path. This reference gives readers a bird's-eye view of the many island groups that make up the area.

Landfalls of Paradise

Author: Earl R. Hinz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392

Book Description

The Pacific Crossing Guide 3rd edition

Author: Kitty van Hagen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472935365
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
The Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart. This new edition has been completely restructured with Part 1 covering thorough preparation for a Pacific crossing and Part 2 covering Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are completely new sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance, and Pacific festivals. Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers.

Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands

Author: Carolyn Mehaffy
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837731
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
Bob and Carolyn Mehaffy spent over a year on their Hardin 45 ketch, Carricklee, researching all of the anchorages and harbors on all the inhabited

We, the Navigators

Author: David Lewis
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824815820
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472

Book Description
This new edition includes a discussion of theories about traditional methods of navigation developed during recent decades, the story of the renaissance of star navigation throughout the Pacific, and material about navigation systems in Indonesia, Siberia, and the Indian Ocean.