This book is a practical guide to circumnavigating the UK and Ireland by yacht or motorboat, providing helpful advice on:

Planning the trip

Preparing the boat

Different routes - clockwise or anti?

Charts, equipment and stores needed

Weather patterns and forecasting

Likely costs and timescales

Canal routes

Communicating with friends and family

Possible pitfalls and safety considerations

Living aboard

Running maintenance

Packed with helpful tables, routes, distances, costs, alternatives and enticing photographs, this is the perfect planning guide for anyone contemplating a cruise round part or all of the UK and Ireland's beautiful coastlines. With this book to hand you'll feel confident enough to go for it!