About the book

The undisputed authority on long-distance voyaging, Jimmy Cornell shares the wisdom and experience of 200,000 miles sailed on all oceans of the world to help others plan their own adventurous cruise.
Seven Seas Cruising Association

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“World Voyage Planner” is a comprehensive guide for planning a voyage from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world.

Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage. Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the fully revised 4th edition of this book, he and his son Ivan draw on their shared experience of several circumnavigations to help the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating (or dreaming about) an extended cruise, this book details what is involved in developing the right strategy.

Designed to be used in conjunction with World Cruising Routes, World Cruising Destinations and Cornells’ Ocean Atlas the new edition of World Voyage Planner provides practical guidance on all topics related to developing the right cruising strategy, including:

• Planning voyages under the most favourable conditions, whether in the tropics or high latitudes
• World weather systems
• Latest pilot charts with winds and currents for passages in every ocean
• Logistics cruising hubs
• Suggested circular voyages in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans
• Complete outlines of round-the-world voyages
• An overview of the global movement of cruising yachts
• The pros and cons of different routes at different times of year (taking into account weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of fog, icebergs, gales, piracy etc)

This book also provides invaluable advice on voyage practicalities, including:

• Services available in all major sailing hubs
• Places to leave the boat between seasons
• Suggestions on alternative routes if forced to change plans
• Emergency stops for medical reasons, major repairs or crew changes.

Written from a completely international point of view, World Voyage Planner will help sailors from any country going to any other country to achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.

Essential aspects of preparations for an offshore voyage are based on comprehensive surveys with a wide range of experienced long-distance sailors, many of them circumnavigators.

While the main focus is on the most popular cruising routes, there are also suggested voyages to some less frequented destinations.

World Voyage Planner is an essential resource for anyone contemplating an extended cruise, or for those just dreaming of doing it at some point in the future.

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Book details

“Cornell’s World Voyage Planner” 4th edition

“Törnplanung Weltweit”

“Voyages de grande croisière”

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Book reviews

If you are planning any offshore cruise, then Cornell’s World Voyage Planner is your bible. It is packed with common sense and informative advice which allows the sailor to properly plan and execute their voyage under the most favourable conditions, whether they are new or experienced in offshore sailing.

Katy Stickland, Practical Boat Owner

More than just a reference book, it is a vital piece of safety equipment. Whether you are planning your first Atlantic circuit or a multiyear circumnavigation, this 4th edition is an absolute necessity for your ship’s library.

Flying Fish, Ocean Cruising Club

It’s probably the best high-level planning guide available and should be the trusted companion for global cruising preparation.

John Andrews, Royal Cruising Club

Jimmy Cornell’s remarkable depth of knowledge shines through.
David Glenn, Editor, Yachting World

This book provides more than just knowhow: it entertains, it makes your dream, it paints a picture of a beautiful world, it is pure enjoyment.
Uwe Janssen , Die Yacht, Germany

With World Voyage Planner Jimmy Cornell has quite literally pulled out all the stops
Herb McCormick, Cruising World, USA

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About the author(s)

Jimmy and Ivan Cornell

• Read Jimmy Cornell’s biography
• Read Ivan Cornell’s biography

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