The West Country is a brand new cruising guide
covering Lyme Bay to Land's End and the Isles of Scilly.
It provides essential sailing directions and detailed
listings of facilities together with a wealth of
information for those wishing to learn about the West
Country and enjoy trips ashore. Part of the coastline
has World Heritage Status and its geological history is
described. Human settlement is traced and the reader is
given guidance to find the oldest European fossil of
modern man and numerous bronze age remains. Seahorses,
dolphins, birds and flowers are discussed as is the
history of the cream tea, which comes with a recipe for
scones! People of significance, who were born or moved
here, such as Sir Francis Drake, William Cookworthy and
Agatha Christie, are also included, together with
information on the atmospheric railway, the mining and
fishing industry and, of course, the Cornish pasty. All
the information relevant to a passage, harbour or
anchorage is arranged for easy access. Aerial
photographs have been taken by Patrick Roach. Ordnance
Survey road maps and larger scale town plans help
pinpoint facilities ashore. The West Country and Imray
charts for the southwest of England provide a
comprehensive package for all visitors arriving by boat.
Carlos Rojas wrote Imray's Cruising Galicia with Robert
Bailey. Along with Imray and through his company Tucabo
he has released marine apps for the iPhone and iPad,
including Tides, Rules & Signals, Racing Rules, Boat
Handling and Chart Navigation using Imray charts.
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