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"Croatia undoubtedly has an interesting coastline and this publication does it justice..." (Classic Boat, February 2008)
"well laid out book…with comprehensive explanations of the pros and cons of each anchorage and port…" ( Dinghy Magazine, February 2008)
"I wouldn′t take the risk of this book not being onboard. Buy it, and take it with you!" (Practical Boat Owner, March 2008)
“The pages are bright and accessible, with plenty of charts and photographs…Worth packing if you’re off on a charter.” (Yachting Monthly, April 2008)
"Croatia undoubtedly has an interesting coastline and this publication does it justice..." (Classic Boat, February 2008)
"well laid out book…with comprehensive explanations of the pros and cons of each anchorage and port…" (Dinghy Magazine, February 2008)
"I wouldn′t take the risk of this book not being onboard. Buy it, and take it with you!" (Practical Boat Owner, March 2008)
“The pages are bright and accessible, with plenty of charts and photographs…Worth packing if you’re off on a charter.” (Yachting Monthly, April 2008)
“It is well produced by Wiley and for all it contains is very good value.” Multhull Review June 2008
“…this excellent book gives extensive details of the mainland coastline and islands off Croatia with thorough descriptions” Sailing Today July 2008
Dinghy Magazine, February 2008
"well laid out book...with comprehensive explanations of the pros and cons of each anchorage and port..."
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For those who wish to explore the islands and coastline of Croatia by boat (and what better way to do it?), this is the guide for you. It also contains much useful information on places to visit, and on the country generally, for the landlubber tourist - though be warned, it will make you want to take to the sea! Even if you don't have or hire a boat, you are likely to use ferries and approach ports in the ways described.
The authors have clearly done their research thoroughly and at length, having taken some 4 years in preparing the guide. My knowledge of the region is, so far, centred on the area around Split and so I checked what the book has to say about it. Chapter 4 covers places like Trogir, Ciovo Island, Kastela (really seven villages with at least one castle each) and Split itself. Chapter 5 covers the islands around Split, including Brac and Hvar. I soon found that there is so much more to see than I have already, and that I need a boat to make the most of it. For example, I sailed past Vranjic Islet and it is clearly worth a visit, and I never did get to Vis Island. You can, of course, cover a lot using ferries and water taxis. Wherever you land, this book will help you find the essentials of a good holiday - restaurants, shops, markets, places of interest - as well as providing a brief history of the area.
This is the most in-depth and up to date book of its kind that I have come across. It is great for planning trips while at home and is an essential on board. It is not a pocket guide, but even if you are not cruising I recommend that you find space to take it with you.
The authors have clearly done their research thoroughly and at length, having taken some 4 years in preparing the guide. My knowledge of the region is, so far, centred on the area around Split and so I checked what the book has to say about it. Chapter 4 covers places like Trogir, Ciovo Island, Kastela (really seven villages with at least one castle each) and Split itself. Chapter 5 covers the islands around Split, including Brac and Hvar. I soon found that there is so much more to see than I have already, and that I need a boat to make the most of it. For example, I sailed past Vranjic Islet and it is clearly worth a visit, and I never did get to Vis Island. You can, of course, cover a lot using ferries and water taxis. Wherever you land, this book will help you find the essentials of a good holiday - restaurants, shops, markets, places of interest - as well as providing a brief history of the area.
This is the most in-depth and up to date book of its kind that I have come across. It is great for planning trips while at home and is an essential on board. It is not a pocket guide, but even if you are not cruising I recommend that you find space to take it with you.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I sailed many parts of the world before I decided to settle down in Croatia and agree with the authors that Croatia, particularly Dalmatia - the area covered by this book - is one of the best cruising grounds in Europe, if not the wider world.
What I particularly love about the Croatia Cruising Companion is the detail, onshore and offshore. The authors have lived and worked in Croatia for a number of years and it's easy to spot that they know the area inside out, especially when comparing with other publications that are based on occasional visits. There are plenty of Pilot books around which give a section to Croatia, sometimes hidden amongst "Eastern Europe" or "The Adriatic" but all 256 pages of this book are devoted to the Dalmatian Coast and Islands, from Zadar to Dubrovnik, and all the islands in between - Hvar, Brac, Vis, Korcula to name just a few of the larger ones.I enjoy looking up the smaller deserted islands to see what they have to offer as there's not always much information around on them.
As a resident of Split, I also looked at that section very closely. There's a whole page of useful information on the town including a superb selection of restaurants, and contact details for a launderette tucked away in the back streets - UK style launderettes are very rare in Croatia. That's the sort of information that really makes it an insiders' guide. But of course the nautical information is very important too and, with so many bays, marinas, anchorages and ports in Dalmatia it's great to have a well re-searched book that allows you to choose the most suitable spot in an area, based on all the key details - shelter, access, facilities, price, ambience, etc. There's also a detailed introduction with all the essential facts and tips you need to know about Croatia - at sea and on land.
The Cruising Companion is packed with information, full of glossy photographs, detailed port plans and charts, and it's a good read too - not just a collection of facts. Well produced and A4 in size it also looks pretty good on the coffee table, even if you haven't quite booked your sailing holiday yet!
What I particularly love about the Croatia Cruising Companion is the detail, onshore and offshore. The authors have lived and worked in Croatia for a number of years and it's easy to spot that they know the area inside out, especially when comparing with other publications that are based on occasional visits. There are plenty of Pilot books around which give a section to Croatia, sometimes hidden amongst "Eastern Europe" or "The Adriatic" but all 256 pages of this book are devoted to the Dalmatian Coast and Islands, from Zadar to Dubrovnik, and all the islands in between - Hvar, Brac, Vis, Korcula to name just a few of the larger ones.I enjoy looking up the smaller deserted islands to see what they have to offer as there's not always much information around on them.
As a resident of Split, I also looked at that section very closely. There's a whole page of useful information on the town including a superb selection of restaurants, and contact details for a launderette tucked away in the back streets - UK style launderettes are very rare in Croatia. That's the sort of information that really makes it an insiders' guide. But of course the nautical information is very important too and, with so many bays, marinas, anchorages and ports in Dalmatia it's great to have a well re-searched book that allows you to choose the most suitable spot in an area, based on all the key details - shelter, access, facilities, price, ambience, etc. There's also a detailed introduction with all the essential facts and tips you need to know about Croatia - at sea and on land.
The Cruising Companion is packed with information, full of glossy photographs, detailed port plans and charts, and it's a good read too - not just a collection of facts. Well produced and A4 in size it also looks pretty good on the coffee table, even if you haven't quite booked your sailing holiday yet!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although the product is alright it's not exactly what it states on the cover. You would assume that a book called "Croatia Cruising Companion" would cover the whole coast of the country. It does not! The area covered is starting from Zadar and everything south of it. Somewhat disappointing. I'm going to sail in the area of Zadar and the book covers just a part of my intended sailing area.
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Excellent Guidebook
Just came back from two weeks sailing in Croatia and found this book to be a valuable asset while planning our trip. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Elizabeth
Not a cruising companion. More a charterers guide
I was very disappointed with this book. Mine was the latest edition, January 2010, originally produced in 2007. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mystic Abu
Great guide
Invaluable if you are planning to sail southern Croatia. And costs less than half a typical marina charge so will pay for itself. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Dunedin
Croatia cruising guide
first class cruising guide, although hardback it gives all the detail you need. We used to to sail north of Trogir around Kornati Islands. Well worth it
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Mr. K. Sharp
Happy Sailing
This book was informative and interesting with good clear lifelike photo,s of the places we visited. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2009 by Claudine Pearson
Spot on.
Our 1 week cruise around the islands of Brac and Hvar was made very easy and enjoyable in no small part thanks to this excellent guide. Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by Svein Stokke
Essential for chartering
Just back from a week of cruising the Croatian coast and islands around Sibenik, North of Split. Our yacht was only supplied with very basic pilot information and so this book... Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by B. Anderson
Gold medal
I'd endorse the earlier positive reviews of this book. We used it on our first cruise in a chartered yacht from Split. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Anthony Warren
Sailing in Croatia
This book is an invaluable guide to sailing in Croatia with lots of information about the various harbours, tranquil spots to discover and plenty of relevant information about... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by Mrs. T. J. Wheatley
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