North Sea Passage Pilot by Garth Cooper

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The North Sea Passage Pilot by Garth Cooper is the definitive cruising guide for sailors crossing one of Europe’s busiest and most challenging seas. Covering passages between the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and into the Baltic, this trusted pilot book is essential for planning safe and efficient voyages in the North Sea region.

Readers of Imray’s East Coast Pilot will need no introduction to Garth Cooper whose familiarity with North Sea passage-making is evident in the practical guidance he gives. Under his authorship, this edition has been restructured to reflect the changing nature of passages across the North Sea.Updated and meticulously researched, the guide includes detailed pilotage notes, harbour information, tidal data, and recommended routes. With clear chartlets, plans, and practical advice, the North Sea Passage Pilot provides the knowledge sailors need to tackle strong tides, shifting sandbanks, busy shipping lanes, and the region’s changeable weather.

Garth, an experienced sailor and navigator, brings together technical accuracy with practical, first-hand insights. The book covers major ports, smaller harbours, and useful bolt-holes along both the UK and continental coasts, making it invaluable for both passage planning and en route decision-making.

The North Sea is a sea of contrasts — from the challenging waters off the Thames Estuary to the picturesque cruising grounds of Denmark — and this guide equips skippers with the confidence to explore it all. Whether planning a short hop across the Channel or a longer route towards the Baltic, the North Sea Passage Pilot remains the sailor’s trusted companion.

Durable, authoritative, and regularly updated, it is an essential addition to any yacht’s library.

As well as a consideration of the various Traffic Separation Schemes, routes take into account the many new offshore windfarms and oil and gas extraction platforms. As its name suggests, the emphasis of this pilot is on the passage routes, whether taking a more direct line between the UK and the Continent or incorporating hops along the East Coast and the adjacent coasts of France, Belgium and Holland.

Pilotage is included for a selection of key ports. Updated plans and numerous new photographs help to illustrate the key features to help guide you across this challenging yet rewarding stretch of water.

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