Roger Oliver is passionate about sailing. He has sailed a variety of

boats over the years and has cruised in many countries, including North

Africa, France and the Bay of Biscay. He has now circumnavigated the UK

twice, solo in a 25ft Sadler, covering a distance of 4,800 miles. He

writes regularly for Practical Boat Owner magazine.

This book, based on a highly successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine, is a detailed practical guide to sailing around the UK - all by means of day sails.

Roger

Oliver, a passionate sailor, explains his in-depth passage planning,

boat preparations, weather checks and log-keeping, as well as his

choice of routes, the detailed navigation, sail trim tips and on-passage

maintenance, all for the benefit of sailors who have a yen to follow in

his footsteps.

Packed with a wealth of practical tips on

seamanship, anchoring in high winds, coping with big seas,

problem-solving, harnessing the tide, sailing short-handed and living

aboard for extended cruising, this book will be a godsend to the many

thousands of sailors who enjoy coastal cruising and who will discover

(as did Roger) that it is perfectly possible to cruise around the whole

of the UK in a series of day sails.

With this book to hand, and

inspired by Roger's detailed route maps and spectacular photographs,

anyone can experience the thrill and enjoyment of sailing around the

beautiful and varied UK coast from any starting point.

'With detailed passage planning tips plus information on preparation and provisioning, it imparts inspiring and helpful advice.'

'This book will be a godsend to the many thousands of sailors who enjoy coastal cruising.'

'With this book in hand, and inspired by Roger's detailed route maps and spectacular photographs, anyone can experience the thrill and enjoyment of sailing around the beautiful and varied UK coast.'

"The book began life as a series of articles in Practical Boat Owner and covers, in considerable detail, preparing your boat, passage planning and pilotage, together with information about the various legs of the circumnavigation...There really is a great deal of of information either stated or to be gleaned from Roger Oliver's text"

The author aims to help the would be circumnavigator and others with this account. There is no doubt that he has succeeded in providing a worthwhile addition to the bookshelf. The charts and diagrams are excellent and the photographs first class

Based on a very successful series in Practical Boat Owner Magazine, this highly practical and inspirational book is the ideal companion for anyone considering a circumnavigation of the UK.