Jimmy Cornell - World Cruising Destinations: An Inspirational Guide to All Sailing Destinations

200,000 Miles

Reflections on three circumnavigations and voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic

ISBN 978-0-9572626-8-3

Jimmy Cornells latest book is based on his extensive knowledge of offshore cruising gained from an experience that stretches over four decades. 200,000 Miles deals with all essential aspects of offshore voyaging and long distance cruising.

BY JIMMY CORNELL AND IVAN CORNELL

Cornells Ocean Atlas

Pilot charts for all oceans of the world

ISBN 978-1-9997229-0-6

Jimmy and Ivan Cornell have produced this global atlas of pilot charts aimed at sailors planning offshore voyages. Now in its second edition, the pilot charts have been updated with the most recent weather data gathered by meteorological satellites.

BY DOINA CORNELL

Child of the Sea

ISBN 978-1-4081-7859-1

Between the ages of 7 and 14 Doina Cornell sailed around the world with her family. Drawing on her memories, diaries and stories, the author creates a vivid picture of the life of a sailing child.

In memory of Klaus Hympendahl great sailor, fearless adventurer, true gentleman, and wonderful friend

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First published 2010

Second edition 2017

Jimmy Cornell, 2010

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The authors and publisher disclaim all responsibility for any errors or omissions contained in this book, which has been prepared with the best information available at the time of writing. Although much of this information was supplied by official sources, in many countries requirements as well as customs and quarantine regulations for visiting yachts are often changed and cruising sailors are therefore advised to check the latest situation prevailing in the countries they intend to visit.

The coordinates of the ports of entry are given only as a guide and their accuracy should not be relied upon, nor should any of the information contained in this book be used for navigational purposes without reference to the relevant charts and sailing directions.

Readers are kindly requested to point out any errors and send corrections and amendments to the author at

CONTENTS

FOREWORD

In the seven years since the first edition of this book was published, the political uncertainty in some parts of the world may give the impression that setting off on a longer voyage could be less safe than in the past. But if you leaf through the 184 countries listed on the following pages it will soon become obvious that most of the world is still safe to visit and the affected areas are a small minority that can be easily avoided. As an example, safety concerns over the situation in the North Indian Ocean and Red Sea have resulted in a considerable increase in the number of boats on a world voyage that are now sailing the Cape of Good Hope route.

While tropical cruising grounds continue to be the favourite destinations, a steadily increasing number of sailors are now attracted to remote and less frequented areas, some in higher latitudes. To cater for this trend, we have included details of the Northwest Passage, a tempting albeit quite challenging route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

While the principal aim of this book is to give the reader an idea of a countrys main attractions and, hopefully, tempt you to sail there, on a practical level, this book also describes the preparations that are needed in the way of visas, cruising permits or guides, as well as what is available locally in terms of repair facilities and services, fuel and provisions, or charter opportunities. As there are no individual cruising guides available for at least half of the countries covered, all the essential information that may be needed in an unforeseen emergency stop in such a country has also been included.

Many parents hope that their children will follow in their footsteps and continue their work. I am one of those fortunate parents, as I have worked together with my daughter Doina on many projects, from