Description
Italian Waters Pilot is an in-depth and highly regarded pilot book published by Imray, written by Rod and Lucinda Heikell. The book covers sailing along Italy’s western and southern coasts, from Liguria in the north via the Tyrrhenian Sea to Calabria in the south, as well as the islands of Sardinia, Sicily and Malta.
The guide provides detailed descriptions of ports, marinas and anchorages, combined with practical information on approaches, depth, weather, winds and local conditions. The area offers great variety in both sailing conditions and infrastructure – from busy city ports to quiet and uncrowded anchorages – and the book emphasizes safe navigation and realistic route planning.
Italian Waters Pilot is based on extensive sailing experience and is designed for active use on board. It serves both as a pre-voyage planning tool and as a reliable reference during the voyage, and is an important complement to official nautical charts and electronic navigation systems.
