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Patagonia & Tierra Del Fuego Nautical Guide

Art.nr: X11490
1.250,-

 

PATAGONIA &TIERRA DEL FUEGO Nautical Guide This pilot, now at his 2nd edition, has been published in English by an Italian couple who has spent more than 11 years cruising in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego area. The work is divided in 2 sections. The first part contains subjects as yacht preparation, rules of navigating, meteorology, radio frequencies, flora, fauna, geology, history, heritage, bibliography. The second part is strictly nautical. It describes more than 400 anchorages, all checked out in detail by the authors. The description of every anchorage is accompanied by a clear plan, with recommendations as to where it is best to anchor as well as other practical tips.

The pilot guide includes:- 433 records with anchorages, coves and harbours- 449 general and detailed charts- 148 drawings and historical pictures- 93 colour prints and 39 B&W prints

The countless islands, channels, inlets, glaciers and coves sited along the 2,400-mile stretch of coast between Valdivia (Chile) and Mar del Plata (Argentina) can satisfy the thirst for discovery of even the most curious navigator. The landmarks found on the charts bear names of mythical propensities: Cape Horn, Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Magellan Strait, Península Valdes and Le Maire Strait. The navigators who sailed these waters are among the greatest of all time: Fernando Magallanes, Francis Drake, James Cook, Louis A. de Bougainville, Robert Fitz Roy, Charles Darwin, Joshua Slocum, Vito Dumas, Peter Blake to name but a few.

A world of stunning beauty with the imposing backdrop of the Andes will be the sailor's constant companion. However, the real surprises will be provided by the great variety of landscapes; the wilderness, which remains very much as it was, when first seen by man; the numerous species of plants and animals; and the people themselves, whose natural sense of solidarity has been further strengthened by the great loneliness and harsh climate of the region.

Throughout the centuries of heroic sailing off Patagonia and Cape Horn runs the constant thread of association with strong winds and heavy gales - hardly a reputation to lure small yachts. Nevertheless, more and more crews have left the boring and steamy tropics to steer their vessels bravely south. A better knowledge of meteorology, together with the improved technologies of boat building and handling, have greatly increased the confidence of sailors and widened the horizon of their routes, to include areas considered among the worst on the planet. These seas are now faced with increasing tranquillity, a trend clearly demonstrated by numbers. While 20 or so yachts sailed these waters between 1902 and 1970, the number reached 700 in the following 30 years.

2nd Edition : 2007

Updates available : www.capehorn-pilot.com Format 17x24 cm. 720pp. Rigid cover. Colour plates (93 colours prints).

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