# Mastering the Journey: Essential Tips for Sailing Across the Atlantic Sailing across the Atlantic is a dream for many adventurers. The idea of crossing one of the world’s largest oceans on your own boat, powered only by wind and skill, is both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or someone preparing for their first long-haul voyage, there’s a lot to consider[…]Read More
Navigating on open waters can be a thrilling yet challenging experience, even for seasoned sailors. One essential tool that aids safe navigation is your choice of nautical chart. These charts are filled with a plethora of symbols and markings that convey vital information to mariners. In this short but comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of nautical chart symbols explained to help[…]Read More
Are you looking to embark on a coastal adventure? Planning coastal trips with Imray charts can be the key to a successful and enjoyable journey. In this ultimate guide, we will explore how you can make the most of your sailing experience using these reliable charts. Planning coastal trips with Imray charts is essential for any sailor who wants to navigate the waters with[…]Read More
The new 7th edition of Imray’s comprehensive guide to sailing the Isles of Scilly has been thoroughly updated and completely rewritten by RYA Offshore Yachtmaster David Hackett. Due for publication in September, pre-order your copy here. Scilly Isles Pilot by David Hackett The Isles of Scilly by David Hackett, now in its fully updated 7th edition, is the essential guide for sailors navigating the beautiful yet[…]Read More
Imray Chart 100 is an important companion for Atlantic yachtsmen on passage and an excellent source of planning information. This new edition covers the North Atlantic from Brazil to Newfoundland and Gibraltar to the Caribbean and has been constructed on a conical projection that means that Great Circle tracks can be plotted as straight lines rather than curves. For this edition the magnetic variation[…]Read More
Imray have reschemed two of their most popular charts so that they provide seamless coverage of the English Channel at the same scale (1:375,000). The rescheming of Imray Chart C10 Western English Channel Passage Chart, and C12 Eastern English Channel Passage Chart now makes passage planning across the whole channel area – from Isles of Scilly to the Dover Straits – a straightforward task.[…]Read More
