Description
The World Voyage Planner is a classic reference work for sailors planning longer ocean voyages and circumnavigations. Developed as a practical planning tool, the book provides an overview of the most important sailing routes between the world’s oceans, based on seasons, weather patterns, wind, currents and historical sailing experiences.
Rather than focusing on detailed port descriptions, the book provides a holistic picture of how to move safely and efficiently between continents. It is often used early in the planning phase, when understanding which routes are most appropriate throughout the year and how to combine legs into a coherent journey.
The World Voyage Planner is built on an extensive data base and decades of accumulated sailing knowledge. It serves as a strategic complement to pilot books, cruising guides and nautical charts, helping sailors make informed choices before getting into the details.
The book is considered by many to be a natural starting point for long-distance sailing and is often included in the basic library on board ocean-going sailboats, along with nautical almanacs and route and weather references.
