Under Wide and Starry Skies

50 Sailing Destinations in Seas Less Travelled

Nicholas Coghlan

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
16 January 2025

Motor & power boating & cruising; Sailing; Cruises

Cast off the lines and discover 50 of the most fabulous off-the-beaten-track sailing destinations on our planet.

If you own a sailing boat, chances are that you’ve wondered what it would be like to throw in your job, cast off and sail over the horizon.

Here are 50 out-of-the way destinations to encourage you to sell up and go (or enjoy a temporary escape) with practical tips including formalities, the prevailing weather and GPS positions. The selection of locations is based on over 70,000 miles of sailing. Some (St Helena, Cocos Keeling) are classic yet remote destinations that have been favoured by circumnavigators ever since the days of Joshua Slocum. Others (in Japan, Patagonia or the Pacific Northwest) have been chosen as perfect examples of the attractions of those regions. Common denominators are protection from the weather, scenic beauty and historic and/or human interest. And the fact that, while solitude is not guaranteed, you won’t be troubled by the arrival of a cruising flotilla or by a novice dragging anchor onto you.

Each anchorage is introduced with a lively account describing the place, its history and people (if any) as well as the author and his crew’s adventures. Each account is followed by a beautifully hand-drawn sketch of the anchorage and an information box.

By: Nicholas Coghlan
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 820g
ISBN: 9781399413756
ISBN 10: 1399413759
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 16 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicholas Coghlan and his wife Jenny have sailed 70,000 miles offshore in two successive 27ft sailboats Tarka the Otter and Bosun Bird. Their adventures include a circumnavigation of the world and a year in Patagonia. Nicholas is the author of Winter in Fireland and is a frequent contributor to Sailing Today magazine. Nicholas was the first Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan; both he and Jenny hold Canada’s Meritorious Service Cross for evacuating Canadian citizens from Juba, South Sudan in 2013.

Reviews for Under Wide and Starry Skies: 50 Sailing Destinations in Seas Less Travelled

Crammed with interesting stories and loads of informative material. -- Sandy Duker * The Cruising Association * This book offers the inspiration and the know how to anyone dreaming of truly sailing off the beaten track...There are 50 fabulous and unexpected cruising destinations here, brought to life by the author's vivid descriptions of his own sailing adventures, and made a real possibility for all sailors through the practical and accessible advice. * BookHub New Zealand * A fascinating read * Coast * Always engaging and frequently hair raising ... Coghlan has always had a skill for mixing his description of a place with the history of the place in a style that is educational without being dull, preachy or patronising * Sailing Today *