Francis Hawkings All Books Pacific Guide sku-5600274356

The Pacific Crossing Guide, 4th edition, is a hardcover listed under Francis Hawkings All Books, sku-5600274356. Part 1 covers preparation for East-to-West and West-to-East crossings. Part 2 covers Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports. The guide also discusses timing, suitable boats, communication, health, provisioning, facilities, costs and hazards, with website links throughout. Other sections address rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, cyclone season plans, laying up, electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, maintenance and Pacific festivals. This updated edition has new charts and photographs, focuses on ports of entry over secondary anchorages, and expands its North Pacific coverage for sailors planning a circuit, particularly those from the US and Canada.You may also like C Edward Watson; Thomas Chase Hagood sku-520076447 Book.