Jimmy Cornell

Jimmy Cornell is an acclaimed and well-known author most famous for his work on cruising, yachting, and sailing. His books have provided invaluable insight into the world of sailing for sailors at all levels, from newbies to experienced sailors since 1983. With over 40 years of wanderlust adventures and sailing experience, Jimmy Cornell’s experience in the sailing world is vast and incomparable.

Jimmy Cornell’s sailing adventure began in 1977, on an Earth Round Voyage, sailing around the world with his family aboard a 38-foot sailboat. It was this voyage that inspired Jimmy Cornell to write his first book Blue Voyage, giving an in-depth look at the sailing life.

The following year, 1979, Jimmy Cornell took on an even greater feat: sailing around the world alone. This act inspired Cornell’s second book, Single-Handed Sailing: A Practical Introduction, which dedicated chapters to cruising, practical navigation and boat maintenance.

In the 1980s, Jimmy wrote several more books on sailing, yachting and cruising, furthering his knowledge and reaching out to the sailing world. With a great amount of success to boot, Jimmy’s career as a successful sailing and travel writer has reached its peak in the past few decades.

One of the most widely acclaimed of Jimmy’s works is his World Cruising Routes book which speaks of his vast experience and 40-year journey around the globe. The book sets out to provide readers with the most up-to-date seasonal information and useful comments, helping novices and professionals alike to sail in a more informed and detailed manner.

Jimmy Cornell currently resides in Spain and continues to write about his ongoing adventures and exploring new landscapes and locations. His latest book, Out of the Majors, focuses on adding sailing adventure to people’s lives, while still continuing to take the safety and practicality of sailing seriously.

Apart from his writing contributions, the prominent British cruiser and author, Jimmy Cornell, has founded The Amazing Sailor Award in international recognition of young seafarers up to the age of 20, particularly those who tackle major challenges alone or in small crews. The award serves as a recognition for outstanding navigational endeavors and is sponsored by Cornell’s World Cruising Club.

The award serves as an incentive for sailors to undertake daring and memorable voyages and fulfill their dreams in the same fashion that Jimmy Cornell has done and endured.

All in all, Jimmy Cornell’s 40-year-long journey and sailing experience has established him as one of the most iconic and celebrated sailors of his time. His books and writings have enabled readers to experience his same passion and enjoy a more informed and exciting sailing journey. His legacy is noted by many, as he continues to write and venture farther into the four winds.