Pacific Crossing Guide

Pacific Crossing.jpg (12495 bytes) The Pacific is by far the largest ocean on the planet, covering almost a third of the earth's surface. To cross it is to realise a dream; to encounter its tiny remote islands and numerous coral atolls and experience its varied cultures is an endlessly fascinating pursuit.
The Pacific Crossing Guide is an invaluable aid for anyone seeking to explore these waters. It takes you from the initial planning stages, preparing the boat and equipment and weather considerations to detailed information on the major ports you will find along the way.
It discusses major route options from east to west and back again, including the classic South Pacific crossing, which takes in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world: The Marquesas, Bora Bora and Fiji.
It gives practical advice on health and provisioning issues and tips on keeping in touch whilst away.

The second edition, now in full colour, has been revised to include:

More information on the seasonal aspects of Pacific weather, including the El Nińo phenomenon.
Further details on crossing the North Pacific, including an expanded section on Japan and notes on reaching Alaska by way of the Aleutian Islands.
Updates on communication possibilities afloat and ashore, including e-mail option

The opportunity to cross the Pacific should not be missed, whether as part of a circumnavigation or a longer-term exploration of its island groups. A Pacific crossing takes time and commitment, but such effort will be swiftly repaid as you discover the delights of this unique ocean. The Pacific Crossing Guide has been written to encourage you to take exactly that step.

A4. Hard cover 214pp.

About the Author: Mike Pocock was the original author of The Pacific Crossing Guide, revised in this edition by Ros Hogbin. He has been an occasional contributor to various yachting magazines over a number of years and in 1986 wrote a book, Inshore Offshore, which was largely drawn from previously published articles. Following a successful period as a racing skipper, winning RORC Class Championships in 1974 and 1976, Mike turned to cruising in 1987. He and his wife Pat cruised continuously for seven years spending three and a half years in the Pacific. They have cruised since to the Eastern seaboard of the USA on two occasions. Mike was awarded the RCC Challenge Cup in 1991 and he was Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club from 1998 – 2002.

About the reviser: Ros Hogbin has sailed since childhood and raced in the Fastnet and the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. She has crossed the South Pacific as part of a circumnavigation, which she completed with her husband on their Nicholson 43. Ros co-authored the book The Mind of the Sailor (Adlard Coles Nautical) about adventures and mis-adventures at sea and has written on cruising and racing for Sailing Today and Yachting World. She is Assistant Director (editorial and web) for the RCC Pilotage Foundation and spends her spare time on her UFO 34, exploring UK and adjacent waters with her family of 3 small boys.

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