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Synopsis
A handy travel guide to the South Brittany coast of France for sailors to make the most of every minute of their time ashore.
Sailors are very good at being at sea, but once they arrive they can sometimes feel a little lost. They have pilot books to give them all the navigational advice they need while sailing, but once they're ashore they are on their own. This book is their shore-side companion. It helps them to enjoy all that their destination has to offer. What can you discover within walking distance of the port? Where can you find fuel, laundry, good coffee, great food and hire a bike? Where can you take the kids on rainy days? Cruising sailors have special needs that ordinary guide books won't provide.
This guide covers a cruising area which is very popular with UK sailors, stretching from the rock-bound shores of western Brittany to the softer and warmer parts towards La Rochelle. It is a coastline offering everything from large marinas to smaller, welcoming harbours as well as a string of peaceful islands to explore. Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, is the perfect companion for exploring the harbours and beaches of South Brittany. The book is lavishly illustrated with the author's own photos of this alluring coastline's ports and hidden gems.
Chapters arranged by region and port detail why each place is worth visiting, what to see, where to find essentials such as fuel and repairs, transport connections, places to visit, best cafes and restaurants, walks (sailors need to stretch their legs when they go ashore), bike rides, best beaches and activities for the kids. This guide tells you the distance from the port or harbour - 10 minutes' walk, 30 minutes' walk or further afield.
Synopsis
Make the most of your time ashore with Adlard Coles Shore Guide to South Brittany.
With the sailing behind you, you'll be looking to explore your destination, asking questions such as: How far to the nearest shops and where are the places to eat? You'll also need help to solve practical problems, such as finding fuel, repairs and laundry facilities. Once you're fed and watered, what is there to see and do, and how can you keep the family entertained? You need a different kind of pilot book and this guide is the answer.
Packed with beautiful photographs and practical information on local facilities, places to visit and the best beaches within reach of the marina, Adlard Coles Shore Guide to South Brittany will steer you towards the essentials and the pleasures of this beautiful and popular region. Written especially for sailors and designed for planning enjoyable cruises, stretching from the rock-bound shores of western Brittany to the softer and warmer parts towards La Rochelle, this handy-sized travel guide is the perfect resource for anyone cruising this coastline. Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, describes the marinas, big and small, worth visiting as well as the welcoming harbours and string of peaceful islands to explore.