East Coast Pilot by Garth Cooper & Dick Holness

Description

The East Coast Pilot by Garth Cooper is the definitive cruising guide for sailors exploring the intricate and rewarding waters between Great Yarmouth and Ramsgate. Widely regarded as the go-to reference for this region, it combines decades of local knowledge with practical, up-to-date information that makes passage planning easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

Covering rivers, creeks, harbours, and anchorages along the East Anglian and Thames Estuary coasts, the East Coast Pilot offers detailed pilotage notes, tidal information, approach guidance, and recommended waypoints. Each harbour and anchorage is accompanied by clear chartlets, aerial photography, and concise descriptions to help you identify landmarks, buoys, and hazards.

This latest edition of the East Coast Pilot includes updates to navigation channels, marina facilities, and buoyage changes, reflecting the ever-shifting sands and channels unique to the region. The content is informed by contributions from local sailors and harbourmasters, making it one of the most accurate and reliable cruising guides available.

Whether you’re visiting the Walton Backwaters for the first time, tackling the Swin Spitway, or planning a relaxed river cruise up the Deben or Orwell, the East Coast Pilot ensures you have the confidence to explore with ease.

Printed on high-quality paper with a robust binding for onboard use, this guide is as durable as it is informative. It’s an essential companion for any skipper cruising the East Coast, from day sailors to long-term cruisers.

Key Features:

• Covers Great Yarmouth to Ramsgate, including rivers and creeks

• Detailed pilotage notes and tidal guidance

• Updated chartlets and aerial photographs

• Local knowledge from experienced contributors

• Robust onboard-friendly format

Discover hidden gems, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate with confidence using the trusted East Coast Pilot by Garth Cooper.

East Coast Pilot stands as the definitive guide for sailors navigating the intricate waters between Great Yarmouth and Ramsgate, encompassing the River Thames up to Tower Bridge. Crafted by experienced skippers Garth Cooper and Dick Holness, this edition is meticulously detailed, guiding mariners through the myriad of channels, creeks, and rivers in a region renowned for its sailing complexities.

This new sixth edition is fully updated, featuring the latest navigational changes and infrastructure advancements, alongside striking aerial images and refreshed charts, all tailored to enhance your navigation experience. An essential tool for any sailor’s library, whether you’re enjoying a leisurely cruise or undertaking serious passage, East Coast Pilot delivers the essential insights to safely appreciate the diverse and historic waters of England’s East Coast.

Updates are available via the East Coast Pilot website

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Stock code: IB0232-2
Author: Garth Cooper and Dick Holness
Publication details: A4 210 x 297mm, Paperback
Edition: 6th
Edition date: 2024
ISBN: 9781786794512