Jimmy Cornell is a world-renowned yachtsman, author, adventurer, and creator of the renowned World Voyage Planner. This book is a detailed guide to planning round-the-world sailing trips and over time, has become an essential resource for would-be sailors and adventurers. The goal of World Voyage Planner is to provide detailed information on the best time of year, most suitable routes and ports, safety precautions and more to help would-be sailors plan their ultimate voyage.
World Voyage Planner is divided into fourteen parts, beginning with the basics of sailing around the world – what type of boat you need, where to start and finish, the length of the voyage. Other sections cover tools, sailboats and supplies, world geography and port information, health and medical preparation, navigational planning, route strategies, equipment and repairs, as well as personal preparation and tips. The last two sections include information on how to find and use books, charts, media and websites to supplement information in the book, and real-life stories from experienced world sailors.
The book itself is well organized and easy to follow thanks to its logical structure and concise explanations. Cornell describes the challenges that come with sailing around the world and addresses the concerns that could arise during a voyage while providing tips on how to prepare for such a voyage. Cornell gives insight into the mental preparation and attitude needed for such a voyage and even offers coping strategies that could come in handy during the trip. He emphasizes safety and also provides insight on how to solve problems on a boat as well as tips on budgeting for a trip.
Cornell has spent decades circumnavigating the world on his own boats and draws from his extensive experiences to create an incredibly comprehensive guide. World Voyage Planner is the perfect resource for sailors looking to make the ultimate voyage. With its detailed yet simple instructions backed by Cornell's firsthand knowledge and stories from real-world sailors, this book makes planning a circumnavigation an easier and less terrifying endeavor.
Cornell's book is an invaluable resource for anyone planning on sailing around the world. World Voyage Planner is the perfect guide for both experienced and novice sailors alike, as it has everything you need to plan a successful voyage – from the tools and supplies to the planning, preparing, and returning. No matter what type of voyage you are planning, World Voyage Planner is a must-have for any aspiring sailor.
