IRISH SEA PILOT by David Rainsbury
- Posted On: 29/06/2009 07:48:00
- In: General
This completely new pilot covers bothsides of the Irish Sea from Milford Haven to Portpatrick on the east side and Rathlin Island to Carnsore Point on the Irish side.
From his base in North Wales David Rainsbury spent two long and rainy summers exploring the coasts he describes. His sailing directions and descriptions cover all the places that provide shelter and they are supported by his own photography and aerial shots from Patrick Roach. At the start of each chapter are useful coasting notes which deal with some of the more difficult passages and tidal gateways. The harbour text is then clearly organised so that essential information regarding accessibility, tides and shelter always proceed the pilotage notes which are supported by clear full colour plans.David Rainsbury is a photographer and writer with a passion for sailing and the sea, an Ocean Yachtmaster withover 25 years sailing experience. Aboard his previous yacht Piper, a Contessa 26, he sailed the entire coastlines of Britain, Ireland and western Europe from Bergen to the Loire, covering more than 26000 miles, mostly single-handed. His new yacht Kate is a Vancouver 274, designed for short handed ocean sailing. He writes about his adventures in the yachting press and his photographs illustrate pilot books and magazine articles and are used to sell the products he tests and relies on at sea.
