The West Country is a brand new cruising guide covering Lyme Bay to
Land's End and the Isles of Scilly. It provides essential sailing
directions and detailed listings of facilities together with a wealth of
information for those wishing to learn about the West Country and enjoy
trips ashore. Part of the coastline has World Heritage Status and its
geological history is described. Human settlement is traced and the
reader is given guidance to find the oldest European fossil of modern
man and numerous bronze age remains. Seahorses, dolphins, birds and
flowers are discussed as is the history of the cream tea, which comes
with a recipe for scones! People of significance, who were born or moved
here, such as Sir Francis Drake, William Cookworthy and Agatha Christie,
are also included, together with information on the atmospheric railway,
the mining and fishing industry and, of course, the Cornish pasty. All
the information relevant to a passage, harbour or anchorage is arranged
for easy access. Aerial photographs have been taken by Patrick Roach.
Ordnance Survey road maps and larger scale town plans help pinpoint
facilities ashore.The West Country and Imray charts for the southwest of
England provide a comprehensive package for all visitors arriving by
boat. Carlos Rojas wrote Imray's Cruising Galicia with Robert Bailey.
Along with Imray and through his company Tucabo he has released marine
apps for the iPhone and iPad, including Tides, Rules & Signals, Racing
Rules, Boat Handling and Chart Navigation using Imray charts.
