The Pacific Crossing Guide is an invaluable aid for Pacific exploration. It takes you from the initial planning stages 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 has been revised to include: more information on the seasonal aspects of Pacific weather, including the El Niño 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; and updates on communication possibilities afloat and ashore. The 2011 revision includes updated information about the Panama Canal

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.