BOOK REVIEWS
Reviews by Mark Orr
Mediterranean 
Almanac 
2009 – 2010 
Edited by Rod Heikell 
and Lucinda Michell
East Coast Rivers  
by Janet Harber
This is the 19th edition of this classic guide to some of the most interesting and
occasionally challenging sailing in the UK. The original was written by Jack Coote in
1956; his daughter Janet has taken over the helm and has, with Wiley produced a lovely
guide. Conforming to the style of other Wiley guides and brought back to A4 format has
This wonderful book is essential if sailing
made the guide much clearer, straightforward and simpler to follow.
in the Mediterranean. It has two sections;
the first covers all the background
The guide covers Lowestoft magnificent to Ramsgate and the rivers in between including
information one needs; weather, regulations,
the River Thames as far inland as Tower Bridge. Each river and port is described with
documentation, safety and distress, radio
loving detail with each key anchorage, marina and possible berth described. There is
and satellite services, lights, routes and
plenty of local detail and suggestions on where to visit and what to see. The detail is
tides. The book then moves into detailed
excellent.
harbour information which has been fully
revised by personal experience and the
The book has some excellent aerial photographs, taken by the author’s brother in law,
input of many cruising sailors.
that bring the area to life as well as abundant views from the cockpit. The chartlets are
excellent.
There are more harbour plans than in the
previous edition and more overview plans
The guide should encourage exploration of this fascinating area parts of which have
of the larger islands have also been added.
changed little in over fifty years. It is a beautiful area to cruise, particularly in a multihull
The Almanac is supported by an on-line
where shallow draught opens up access to all sorts of interesting spots and a stable
supplement which will be published at
platform when dried out in the mud allows a normal life on board. The area has big tides,
the end of 2009. Mediterranean Cruising
fast moving water, moving sandbanks, shallow water and lots of mud. It is also full of
Handbook is a really important companion
birdlife, natural phenomena, stunning scenery, history and lovely people. The east Coast
and a great general handbook for the
is a great area to cruise and this book you essential guide!
Mediterranean.
Priced at £24.99
Priced at £32.00
Published by Wiley Nautical
Published by Imray Laurie, Norie and Wilson
ISBN 9780 4709 9092 6
ISBN 9781 8462 3083 1
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