{"product_id":"world-cruising-handbook","title":"World Cruising Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorld Cruising Handbook is a companion volume to Jimmy Cornells internationally best-selling World Cruising Routes and contains invaluable practical information on all aspects of cruising worldwide. The third edition of World Cruising Handbook has been thoroughly revised to bring it in line with the enormous changes brought about by the Internet revolution. Entries for all 185 maritime nations of the world have been thoroughly revised in order to gather together in a single volume all the practical information anyone would need when planning to sail anywhere in the world. Section I cover matters of general interest such as cruising formalities  health precautions  and radio and satellite communications. Section II describes the history  economy  political situation  culture  climate  language and religion of 185 countries and dependencies  as well as giving an insight into the cruising attractions of each country. Detailed information is provided on: Ports of entry Customs  health and immigration requirements Clearance procedures  cruising permits and bonds Ports  marinas and technical facilities Local time  currency  business hours  public holidays  electricity  etc. Section III contains information on IALA buoyage  U.S. and British chart agents worldwide and a glossary of useful terms in several languages. World Cruising Handbook is the indispensable reference guide for long distance sailors. The information in this book is continuously updated on www.noonsite.com  Jimmy Cornells website for cruising sailors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952395743285,"sku":"ByrdShop_0071376100","price":94.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780071376105.jpg?v=1770162395","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/world-cruising-handbook","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}