Anyone planning to cross the ocean or even sail around the world is grateful for the tips and recommendations of all those who have already left the world in the wake. In the following books - advice and experience reports - you will find the wealth of experience of numerous circumnavigations, concrete tips and useful knowledge from sailors who have fulfilled their great dream. But be careful, wanderlust guaranteed!
Classic reissued Bobby Schenk's classic "Blauwassersegeln" will appear in a new look at the end of March in its ninth edition - that alone speaks for itself. The experienced blue water sailor teaches in his book how to properly approach a journey to freedom and gives a wealth of tips and advice on how to cope with the adversities of a great journey. Blue water sailing, Delius Klasing, 59.90 euro
Must-have for trip planning In "Sailing Routes of the World" Jimmy Cornell presents 1000 sailing routes across all oceans. With the help of 6000 waypoints, the long-haul legend draws a network of paths around the world that enables every skipper to plan their trip precisely and easily, taking into account all local conditions. The standard work is in the books of most circumnavigators. Sailing routes of the world, Delius Klasing, 59.90 euro
Long-haul sailing easy to understand In their guide "Blue Water Sailing Compact", the circumnavigators Sönke and Judith Roever devote themselves to the planning and equipment for the long voyage. The topics range from ship selection and energy management to numerous tips that make everyday blue water easier. Blue water sailing compact, Delius Klasing, 29.90 euro
In addition to pure advice, personal experience reports are particularly helpful in preparation. Quite a few crews put what they have experienced on paper after their lifelong dream has been fulfilled. A current selection:
Twelve ways around the world How different long voyage dreams can be and in what individual way they are implemented, that is what "Freedom for a time - circumnavigators tell about" is about. A new edition of the book was published at the beginning of March. Twelve German crews report on how they made their dream come true. There are young sailors with old ships, family crews with school-age children, dropouts and adventurers, but also sailors who have moved their jobs to the water. Their ships and trips are as varied as the skippers: They range from the barefoot route to Cape Horn. With boat profiles, equipment tips and world maps. Freedom for a while - circumnavigators tell stories, Delius Klasing, 16.90 euro
Longing for the Pacific Around the globe in a sailing boat - sailor Mareike Guhr lived this dream. At the beginning of 2012 she set off on the catamaran "LMedianoche" for a circumnavigation of the world, which will take four years and which will lead her to her dream destinations in the Pacific. In "Blue Turquoise Green" the skipper takes the reader on a trip to the most beautiful and exotic places on the seven seas. In her photos, the gaze wanders not only over but also under water. Mareike Guhr talks about the ups and downs of the blue water trip, but above all about the fascination of the islands she visits. Blue Turquoise Green - Why I sailed around the world, Delius Klasing, 24.90 euro
