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Cornell's World Voyage Planner 4th edition

Planning a Voyage from Anywhere in the World to Anywhere in the World
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Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage. Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the 4th edition of Cornell's World Voyage Planner, he and his son Ivan help the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously... Read More
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For those planning an extended offshore cruise (or dreaming about it), Jimmy Cornell shares the wisdom gained from sailing 200,000 miles on all oceans of the world in order to help others develop the right strategy.

For those planning an extended offshore cruise (or dreaming about it), Jimmy Cornell shares the wisdom gained from sailing 200,000 miles on all oceans of the world in order to help others develop the right strategy.

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Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage.

Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the 4th edition of Cornell's World Voyage Planner, he and his son Ivan help the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating (or dreaming about) an extended cruise, this book details what is involved in developing the right strategy.

Amongst many important aspects, Jimmy and Ivan consider:

  • World weather systems
  • Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans
  • The pros and cons of different routes at different times of year (taking into account weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of fog, icebergs, gales, piracy, etc.)
  • Practicalities (repair facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations, provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much more)

Written from a completely international point of view, Cornell's World Voyage Planner will help sailors from any country going to any other country achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399423564

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Illustration: Colour route maps, diagrams and photographs throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 1280g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Jimmy Cornell has influenced the contemporary cruising scene more than any other sailor. An accomplished sailor, public speaker and author, he has sailed over 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world including three circumnavigations. Thousands of sailors have fulfilled their dream of blue water cruising with the help of Jimmy Cornell’s books, among them the international bestseller World Cruising Routes, one of the best-selling nautical publications in the world.

Ivan Cornell spent most of his childhood at sea and completed his first circumnavigation by the time he was 11. As an adult he has sailed thousands of miles as crew or skipper on a variety of boats in all oceans including two voyages to Antarctica.

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