Fearsome Passages by David Rainsbury

Fearsome Passages

David Rainsbury's Fearsome Passages is an anthology of his articles previously published in the yachting press. Each covers a channel or harbour entrance which is notorious for having difficult tide and current conditions.

'Fearsome Passages' are notorious tidal areas, mostly on the north and west side of the British Isles and in Brittany. David Rainsbury discusses the best way to handle each of these fearsome passages and relates his own experience aboard Piper.

Fascinating reading and also full of sound practical advise, Fearsome Passages is an important companion for anyone visiting these treacherous corners of the British Isles and Brittany, illustrated with colour photographs and charts.

The author is an Ocean Yachtmaster with over 30 years experience. Since 1998 he has sailed single-handed around Britain and Ireland and Western Europe from Bergen to the Loire. His yacht Piper is a Contessa 26 and is based in the Menai Strait in North Wales. He prefers coastal sailing to the open reaches of the Oceans, enjoying the challenges of intricate pilotage and difficult tides. 246 x 189mm. Soft Cover. Full Colour.