Monday, 28 December 2009

New Admiralty Leisure Tough Chart- SC5913 Plymouth Sound and Rivers

New Admiralty Leisure Tough Chart- SC5913 Plymouth Sound and Rivers

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Admiralty Leisure has launched the latest in its series of ever-popular Tough Charts in the form of a brand new Tough Chart for Plymouth Sound and Rivers.

The new Tough Chart (SC5913) provides various scale coverage from Plymouth Sound to Gunnislake, including major rivers and estuaries, in the form of 10 robust and durable pages. Also included is a comprehensive index diagram detailing coverage of this product.

Designed specifically for the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), dingy and wet boat enthusiasts, Admiralty Tough Charts are also great for use on deck on any vessel. Admiralty Tough Charts are completely waterproof, A3 sized, spiral bound booklets containing approximately 16 charts of the specific area as well as approach plans covering popular harbours. Tough Charts aren't just designed to get wet: they positively love it!

The Tough Chart contains charted detail of Plymouth Sound Marinas and local Rivers in the area at various scales; all charts are referred to WGS84 datum. This Tough Chart, along with SC5904, Falmouth to Plymouth, SC5903, Plymouth to Bill of Portland, SC5914, Rivers and Harbours of South Devon and SC5912, Rivers and Harbours of South Cornwall, now completes Leisure Folio coverage of the South Western Coast of England. SC5913 is priced at £30.00 (UKRRP).

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Cruising Anglesey and Adjacent Waters by Ralph Morris

Cruising AngleseyCruising Anglesey and Adjoining Waters
By: Ralph Morris

Ralph Morris's guide to the island of Anglesey and coast from Liverpool to Pwllheli was first published over 20 years ago and has always been closely associated with The Northwest Venturers Yacht Club based in Beaumaris.

It is the definitive pilot to Anglesey and the Menai Strait, an area that provides fine cruising and wonderful anchorages.

This new (2009) edition of Cruising Anglesey and Adjoining Waters, the third to be published by Imray, is now in full colour. Throughout the text has been updated and the charts revised. The authors clear sailing directions are now illustrated with new photographs many of which are from the air.

The area is now also covered by Imray's new chart pack 2700 North and West Wales.

The perfect companion to Imray Charts and Admiralty Charts alike.

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Owner of m/y OUTBACK considering America's Cup

Yacht SamarThe owner of the luxury Motor Yacht OUTBACK is seriously considering attending the next AMERICA's CUP in the UAE, starting 08th February 2010.

Understandably they will consider this trip only if they have a charter locked in or very serious interest prior to departure.

m/y OUTBACK is a stunning 58.8m Austal yacht launched in 2007. Designed as a luxurious beach house, she has huge open areas, a 35m long upper deck and floor to ceiling windows almost throughout to let the natural light and warmth flood in.
The unusual layout of seven double cabins on three levels makes her versatile and offers privacy to those who desire. Her huge array of watersports activities and other leisure equipment is there waiting for the adventurer in you.

She is the perfect solution for cruising in style and comfort and is available for USD 375,000 per week.

If you are interested in this offer, or any other luxury yacht charter this winter, contact Ocean Cruising Yacht Charters on +44 20 3239 8281

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Thursday, 15 October 2009

Imray release extensively revised Chart C42 covering Bay of Biscay

Imray have extensively revised Imray Chart C42; covering the Bay of Biscay.

Chart C42 has been extensively reschemed and rescaled on this edition. Chart coverage, which previously extended from La Gironde to Arcachon, now extends from La Rochelle to the northern Spanish ports of Bilbao and Santander.

Plans included: •Approach to Arcachon •Capbreton •Rada de Higuer •Getaria •Zumaia •Abra de Bilbao •SantoƱa •Santander. Also includes a plan of La Gironde and La Garonne on the reverse of the chart.

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Sunday, 11 October 2009

Imray publish new Adriatic chart - M30

Imray chart M30 Ionian and Southern Adriatic Sea is a brand new chart covering the area from East Sicily and the Strait of Messina, the toe and heel of Italy to Corfu and north to Dubrovnik.

This important passage chart links M23 Adriatic Sea with the Imray-Tetra charts for Greece. The first of a new series on Italy.

The next new charts in this series will cover the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas and will be published early in 2010.